1. Streptococcus mutans make up a large majority of what affects our mouths.2. Of particular interest is " Streptococcus mutans ", a major cause of dental caries. 3. The primary culprit for ECC is a group of bacteria called " Streptococcus mutans ". 4. Streptococcus mutans is the leading cause of tooth decay.5. Cranberry juice contains a high plaque by " Streptococcus mutans " pathogens that cause tooth decay. 6. Xylitol inhibits " Streptococcus mutans " in the presence of other sugars, with the exception of fructose. 7. In " Streptococcus mutans " and other streptococci, transformation is associated with high cell density and biofilm formation. 8. The bacteria " Streptococcus mutans " and " S . sanguis " cause dental caries by metabolising sugars. 9. Xylitol is specific in its inhibition of " Streptococcus mutans ", bacteria that are significant contributors to tooth decay. 10. The strongest antibacterial activity was observed against " Streptococcus mutans ", an organism known to cause tooth decay in humans.