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Where did the streptococcus mutans in the human oral cavity come from? are they dangerous?
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Cavities: Where did any of the bacteria come from? They are part of the evolution of life on earth. Strep mutans is the main organism that causes cavities in teeth. We all have it in our mouth.
Answered 6/1/2015
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