Got cavities? Blame Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium found in the mouth that produces acids strong enough to dissolve tooth enamel, allowing the microbe to bore into teeth and cause decay. Now, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily ...

Scientists are increasingly convinced that what happens in the mouth does not stay in the mouth. A growing body of research suggests that harmful oral bacteria can migrate into the gut and even reach ...

There are many microbes that live in the human mouth, and while some are harmless, others like Streptococcus mutans are a major cause of tooth decay. It's thought that infants easily acquire these ...

In recent years, the adherence of microorganisms to surfaces or coatings has created major health risks to humans. Among these, microbial attachment and growth on surgical suture lines accounts for ...

Higher numbers of deep and lobar cerebral microbleeds were found in stroke patients who had Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) that were positive for the collagen-binding protein Cnm in their mouths.

A common mouth and gut bacteria may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, found a new study. The findings may pave the way for rapid tests to calculate stroke risk alongside preventative measures. The ...

A mouthwash developed by a microbiologist at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry has been shown to be highly successful in targeting the Streptococcus mutans bacteria, the ...

(CNN) — Two teeth from a man who lived approximately 4,000 years ago have been discovered to have an abundance of bacteria that primarily cause tooth decay and gum disease. The rare find could help ...