3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent issues with dental plaque and cavities or will face them at some time. While toothpaste, mouthwash, and
Jfc, that’s a shitty headline.
What it should say is that the chemical eradicates a high percentage of bacteria that cause plaque, leading to an overall reduction in cavities.
Because that’s what it does, it doesn’t magically fix cavities, it doesn’t magically remove plaque.