General Research
Model: in_vitro
Inhibition of streptococcal biofilm by hydrogen water
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How Hydrogen Water Fights Mouth Infections and Cavities
Hydrogen water has been shown to inhibit the growth of streptococcal biofilm, a major cause of mouth infections and cavities. This natural and safe solution could be the future of oral health, providing an extra layer of protection for our teeth. By understanding its benefits, we can harness its power to stay healthier and happier.
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Publish Year 2017 Country South Korea Rank Positive Journal Journal of Dentistry Primary Topic Mouth Secondary TopicCavities Model Cell Culture Tertiary TopicBacterial Infection Vehicle Water (Dissolved) pH Neutral Application Irrigation Comparison Complement
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Results: Our data showed that H-water caused a significant decrease in in vitro streptococcal biofilm formation. The expression level of the mRNA of glucosyltransferases (gtfB, gtfc, and gtfI) and glucan-binding proteins (gbpC, dblB) were decreased remarkably in MS after H-water exposure for 60s. Furthermore, oral rinse with H-water for 1 week led to significantly fewer salivary streptococci than did that with control tap water. Conclusions: Our data suggest that oral rinse with H-water would be helpful in treating dental biofilm-dependent diseases with ease and efficiency.