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What is the name of the bacteria that causes dental plaque?
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Strep mutans is one : There are many, but strep mutans is the one that causes cavities. There are many that cause periodontal disease.
Answered 3/16/2013
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Biofilm: This is a term to describe the bacterial ecosystem that consists of about a thousand different species that can form dental plaque. Additionally, the specific names of component bacteria update fairly frequently so even consistent terminology isn't always used.
Answered 1/21/2013
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Many : There are about 25, 000 species of bacteria that reside in the mouth. About 1, 000 out of the 25, 000 species are involved with the formation of dental biofilm.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Strep Mutans: There are many bacteria, but strep mutans is the famous one!
Answered 10/4/2016
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