If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you've encountered biofilm—a slimy bacterial layer that clings ...

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Model microbes such as Escherichia coli hog scientists’ attention, leaving most known bacteria with few publications devoted ...

Biofilm, a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces, makes infections harder to treat when they form protective shields ...

Tooth decay occurs when bacteria in the mouth produce acids that attack the enamel, or protective outer layer of the tooth. If left untreated, tooth decay could lead to gum disease, cavities, and ...

The best toothpastes for adults have fluoride, according to dentists. Shop toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Acceptance from ...

Electric toothbrushes can be especially helpful for older adults, as they are more effective at removing plaque and easier to ...

Yes it’s a fact and not a myth. As a dentist can never say that it’s ok to have sugary food, but of course can say that ...

Tecumseh city officials issued a boil-water advisory Sunday after multiple water main breaks caused a loss of pressure in the ...

Our nine-year-old Retriever went in for his annual checkup and the vet found a badly cracked tooth. I was told it was likely ...

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that the bacteria responsible for tooth decay "shields" itself under blankets of sugars and other bacteria in a crown-like arrangement ...

Jan. 2, 2025 — Engineers showed that some types of soil bacteria can influence a plant's balance of growth and defense. The bacteria produce an enzyme that can lower a plant's immune activity ...