Friday, December 12, 2025

Bacteria Of The Mouth...Actinomyces Yuck!







We have many bacteria in our mouths, 

which are wet and warm, and this helps 

to support and even give nourishment 

to these microorganisms.


Actinomyces are Gram-positive, rod shaped, 

facultative anerobes and are normally present 

in our gum tissues and are the most common 

cause of infection (abscesses) in dental procedures.




Next time!


Ralph Winge, D.D.S.




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