All living organisms adapt in order to survive, and bacteria are no exception. Over many decades, some bacteria have ...

A recent study published in the journal Circulation has shown that levels of certain bacteria living in the gut are correlated with increased plaque in the arteries. The cross-sectional study included ...

Collaborating researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North ...

One of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet is closer than you think - right inside your mouth. Your mouth is a thriving ecosystem of more than 500 different species of bacteria living in ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

Findings from a recent study found that bacteria from the mouth can hide inside artery plaque for years without causing problems. When these bacteria “wake up,” they can trigger swelling and weaken ...

Researchers in Finland have found evidence that the plaque found in our arteries can contain bacteria that could set off a heart attack under the right circumstances. Reading time: Reading time 3 ...

Clear retainers are supposed to keep your smile in place—but they also collect bacteria, plaque, odor, mineral buildup, and whatever you ate for lunch if you’re not careful. Most people rinse them ...