The mouth is full of tiny creatures. These are not monsters. They are bacteria. Scientists wanted to see how these bacteria relate to gum disease and missing teeth. They looked at a big group of people from all over the U. S. First, they checked the bacteria in people's mouths. Then, they compared it to those who had gum disease or no teeth at all. This was not a sm...

The mouth is a bustling city of tiny organisms. These are not the kind of residents you can see with the naked eye. They are bacteria, and they make up what is known as the oral microbiome. This microbiome is believed to be crucial for human health. Yet, there is a surprising lack of detailed studies about it in the general population. The oral microbiome is a compl...

The mouth is home to a vast community of tiny organisms. This community, known as the microbiome, plays a significant role in oral health. Recent studies have shown a link between the oral microbiome and the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a type of mouth cancer. Most research has concentrated on identifying specific pathogens that contribute to c...