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Small molecule inhibitor prevents or impedes tooth cavities in a preclinical model

The inhibitor blocks Streptococcus mutans from sticking on the tooth surface. About 2.3 billion people worldwide have tooth decay in their permanent teeth, primarily caused by this bacteria.

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Research shows sharing of cavity-causing bacteria may not be only from mothers to children

Kids often acquire S. mutans, a cavity-causing bacterium from nonfamily members, researchers report at the American Society for Microbiology annual meeting.

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