Antagonistic interactions by a high H 2 O 2 ‐producing commensal streptococcus modulate caries development by Streptococcus mutans

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Abstract Dental caries (tooth‐decay) is caused by biofilms harboring polymicrobial communities on teeth that leads to the onset of localized areas of enamel demineralization. Streptococcus mutans has been clinically associated with severe caries in childhood. Although commensal bacteria can combat S. mutans using self‐generated antimicrobials such as hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), constant sugar‐rich diet...

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