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Streptococcus Mutans (cavities)
Braden Hall
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What is it? Streptococcus mutans is a coccus shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the human oral cavity and is a significant contributor to tooth decay. It was first discovered in Oral streptococci has both harmless and harmful bacteria.
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How does it enter your body?
Streptococcus mutans actually lives in the mouth all the time. Only dangerous if you don’t practice good oral hygiene
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Who are the common Victims?
Everyone is a victim to Streptococcus mutans Even some people who brush their teeth 2-3 times a day can get cavities Streptococcus mutans is always living in you mouth.
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Where is it Most likely found?
Streptococcus mutans is only found in the mouth The bacteria likes to stay in the small cracks inside your teeth
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What is the most common injury?
The most common injury you get from Streptococcus mutans is a cavity. If the cavity is deep enough, you may need a root canal.
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How dangerous is it? Streptococcus mutans itself isn’t dangerous
If you have good oral hygiene, you should be safe from the harmful effects of Streptococcus mutans. On a scale of 1-10, 0 being completely safe, and 10 being deadly, Streptococcus mutans would be a 2.
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Number of victims? Streptococcus mutans affects almost everyone in the world. In a recent study, by the age 39, 89.7% of people will have had at least one tooth affected by decay.
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How do I prevent it? The best way to prevent the harmful effects of Streptococcus mutans is to: Brush your teeth a few times daily Floss daily And do what your dentist tells you to do.
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