Have you ever wondered how many bacteria live in your mouth? The exact number is not known for sure, but it is estimated that between 500 to 600 different species of bacteria live on your teeth and tongue. That number doesn’t even include how many live on the insides of your cheeks or the other tissues in your mouth. Read on to learn about a few types of oral bacteria, what they do and what you can do to get rid of cavity-causing bacteria.
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