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How do adults get streptococcus mutans and can you get rid of it Is there a test to determine if you have it?
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∙ 15y ago
s. mutans can almost always be found in everyone's mouth. It is considered a part of the 'normal' flora of the human mouth.
On the other hand, s. mutans is also associated with tooth decay. This results when large colonies of s.mutans are exposed to adequate amounts of simple sugars over extended periods of time. This results in the production of acids, which destroy tooth enamel.
The key is adequate oral hygiene. Proper and frequent brushing and flossing can usually significantly reduce the numbers of s.mutans and sugars in the mouth, thereby reducing the resulting acids and tooth decay.
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