oral bacteria

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oral
adjective
uk
/ˈɔː.rəl/us
/ˈɔːr.əl/
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bacteria
noun
uk
/bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/us
/bækˈtɪr.i.ə/
plural ...
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(Definition oforalandbacteriafrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Of the more than 1000 strains oforalbacteriatested, each strain coaggregates with a defined set of partner organisms.
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In addition to the host's diet at different intervals during the day,oralbacteriain vivo can also obtain nutrients from saliva.
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Mastic may also have some value in preventing tooth decay and gingivitis as chewing mastic reducesoralbacteria.
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This aids in provision of saliva, which washes awayoralbacteria, has antibacterial properties and promotes mechanical activity which helps cleanse the mouth.
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Streptococci make up a large part oforalbacteria.
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This theory held that caries is caused by acids produced byoralbacteriafollowing fermentation of sugars.
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As mentioned,oralbacteriaalso help fight disease-producing germs that try to come in through the mouth.
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Bacterial adhesion is particularly important fororalbacteria.
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It is not metabolized byoralbacteria, so it does not promote tooth decay.
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Streptococci represent 20% of theoralbacteriaand actually determine the development of the biofilms.
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Exposure of the obturation material to the oral environment may mean the gutta-percha is contaminated withoralbacteria.
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Oralbacteriahave evolved mechanisms to sense their environment and evade or modify the host.
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Oralbacteriahave been shown to produce small peptides, such as competence stimulating peptides, which can help promote single-species biofilm formation.
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The primary recognition of focal infection is endocarditis iforalbacteriaenter blood and infect the heart, perhaps its valves.
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Dental caries or tooth decay may be caused byoralbacteriaconverting sugars, including sucrose, from food into acids that attack tooth enamel.
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While some of the bacteria in our mouths are harmful and can cause serious illness, much of ouroralbacteriaare actually beneficial in preventing disease.
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Therapy is aimed at the reduction oforalbacteria, and may take the form of regular periodic visits to a dental professional together with adequate oral hygiene home care.
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Oralbacteriaferment carbohydrates and produce acid, which dissolves tooth enamel during the dental decay process; thus, sweetened drinks are likely to increase risk of dental caries.
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Many diseases are related tooralbacteria.
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