Science & Policy
A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
Summary: Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance.
Key points
- Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance.
- The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species.
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial species.
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