Streptococcus mutans
Cross-source consensus on Streptococcus mutans from 1 sources and 3 claims.
1 sources · 3 claims
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Highlighted claims
- S. mutans produces acid through sugar fermentation, which demineralizes the mineral structure of the tooth and creates a cavity. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up
- Streptococcus mutans is the primary bacterium responsible for cavity formation. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up
- When sugar and fermentable refined carbohydrates are consumed, S. mutans proliferates until it dominates the oral microbiome. — Cavities: The Second Most Common Disease and the Sugar Cover-Up