https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp Streptococcus mutans en-us 2017-11-22 21:52:44 UTC 2025-09-29 17:08:16 UTC hello@padlet.com hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209563448 2017-11-22 22:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209563448 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565849 2017-11-22 22:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565849 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565865 2017-11-22 22:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565865 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565903 2017-11-22 22:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209565903 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566015 2017-11-22 22:39:44 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566015 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566040 2017-11-22 22:40:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566040 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566074 2017-11-22 22:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566074 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566117 2017-11-22 22:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566117 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566132 2017-11-22 22:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566132 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566178 2017-11-22 22:41:33 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566178 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566228 2017-11-22 22:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209566228 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568607 2017-11-22 23:06:46 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568607 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568652 Symptoms can include slightly discolored spots on enamel surface due to demineralization and sensitivity. Pain with exposure to hot/cold temperatures and sweet food or drinks can also be a symptom. In more severe cases, a person may experience bad breath, foul tastes, and gum disease. ]]> 2017-11-22 23:07:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568652 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568799 Every person has Streptococcus mutans present in their mouth. It becomes a problem when people practice poor mouth hygiene and therefore develop build up of plaque and tartar. People who also eat excessive amounts of refined sugar, combined with poor hygiene are highly susceptible. ]]> 2017-11-22 23:09:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568799 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568821 Treatments vary based on severity of the cavity. In demineralization cases, (non-severe) it can be reversed with fluoride treatments. Once Streptococcus mutans has formed a cavity, a composite or amalgam filling has to be performed by a dentist. In the most extreme cases, a dentist will examine and perform a root canal, place a crown, or extract the tooth.]]> 2017-11-22 23:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568821 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568838 Streptococcus mutans can be prevented from forming dental caries by performing proper oral hygiene twice a day and limiting the intake of refined sugars. ]]> 2017-11-22 23:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209568838 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209570299 They are gram-positive cocci shaped bacteria that are found in the human oral cavity. Streptococci mutans are responsible for breaking down sugar and are the leading cause of tooth decay]]> 2017-11-22 23:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209570299 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209590985 2017-11-23 03:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209590985 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591054 2017-11-23 03:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591054 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591225 2017-11-23 03:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591225 hgdavis01 https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591303 2017-11-23 03:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hgdavis01/erqzeqdi40zp/wish/209591303