Effect of nicotine on biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans isolates from smoking and non-smoking subjects.

Conclusion: S. mutans smoker isolates are more affected by high nicotine concentrations than non-smoker isolates. Clinical Relevance: The use of nicotine products increases the growth of S. mutans and may place tobacco users at risk for dental decay. PMID: 31552130 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Oral Microbiology - Category: Microbiology Tags: J Oral Microbiol Source Type: research