Promising breakthrough in fighting tooth decay discovered by Israeli study
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University, together with international collaborators, have discovered that a synthesized molecule called Diindolylmethane (DIM) can reduce the ability of Streptococcus bacteria to produce biofilm by 90%, thereby preventing the bacteria from establishing themselves on teeth and reducing the likelihood of tooth decay. Derived from certain plants in the cruciferous family, DIM could potentially be added to toothpaste and mouthwash to improve oral and dental hygiene.