The mouth is an ecosystem full of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, and protozoa. Although this ecosystem contains many different microbes, in this podcast episode, I’ll be focusing on bacteria. The human mouth is home to hundreds of bacterial species. But what role do they play in tooth decay? And how can we prevent it?In this episode, you will learn about…<ul><li>The oral microbiota: a microbial ecosystem in the mouth</li><li>How what we eat affects our dental health</li><li>How brushing your teeth helps prevent cavities</li><li>What dental cleanings do to help prevent tooth decay</li><li>Practical tips for dental health</li></ul>JOYFUL MICROBE SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://joyfulmicrobe.com/tooth-decay/" rel="nofollow">https://joyfulmicrobe.com/tooth-decay/</a>JOYFUL MICROBE TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/joyfulmicrobe" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/joyfulmicrobe/</a>JOYFUL MICROBE INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justineldees/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/justineldees/</a>

Using microbes to treat infections: Dr. Brian Klein

All about the microbes we encounter in our daily lives (with or without realizing it). The Joyful Microbe podcast helps you see how bacteria, fungi, viruses, archaea, and protozoa live everywhere around us and constantly impact our lives. Host Justine Dees, PhD talks to microbiology experts of all kinds to share the amazing variety of these fascinating microorganisms. Usually, we think of infections, but microbiology is SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT.