Which Bacteria is found in teeth.
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The initial colonizers of the teeth are streptococci, which proliferate and in turn become colonized by other bacteria present in saliva, such as various Actinomyces species and Veillonella
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The bacteria most responsible for dental cavities are the mutans streptococci, most prominently Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus, and lactobacilli. If left untreated, the disease can lead to pain, tooth loss, and infection.
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Streptococcus mutans, or "S. mutans," is the bacteria identified the most with tooth decay, and is present in all areas of the mouth. For dental decay to occur, according to Britannica, the normal presence of S. mutans in the mouth have to make contact with sucrose or sugar-containing products
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