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Dental Plaque Bacteria
Coverage of Dental Plaque Bacteria in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
Scientists have discovered a new way to prevent gum disease by interrupting chemical signals used by dental plaque bacteria, which encourages healthier bacteria and reduces disease-linked microbes. This method does not involve killing good bacteria. The bacterial conversations change depending on oxygen levels above and below the gums.