Streptococcus mutans

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Dr. Richard Facklam CDC, phil.cdc.gov
 S. mutans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have you ever had a cavity?  Have you ever wondered what actually causes them?  Well Streptococcus mutans is the answer.  Streptococcus mutans is a bacteria that inhabits the human oral cavity.  It produces plaque and acids that break down tooth enamel and cause dental caries.  Take a look through the pages provided and learn what exactly this bacteria is, what it does to teeth, and how to stop it from causing dental caries. 

 

 

 

 

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