Bacteria Added to Gum, Toothpaste and Deodorant (SPACE.com / LiveScience.com)

LiveScience Staff LiveScience.com Mon Aug 21, 10:30 AM ET Chewing gum, toothpaste and deodorant might soon contain beneficial bacteria to fight tooth decay and underarm stench . Strepptococcus mutans, or S. Mutans, is a bacterium that causes tooth decay. S. Mutans sticks to the surface of teeth, producing an aggressive acid that breaks down the enamel. The bacteria found in yogurt might come to the rescue. In the journal Chemistry & Industry, scientists report that a new strain of lactobacillus ...