Co-presence of Veillonella spp. with Streptococcus mutans vs Streptococcus mutans acidogenesis without Veillonella spp. modulation (conceptual)
Streptococcus mutans acid (lactic acid) production and cariogenic potential · Oral biofilm of children/individuals at risk of dental caries
The review concludes that Veillonella spp. may modulate (often inhibit) S. mutans acid production and compete for lactate substrate, potentially reducing cariogenesis, but the evidence is narrative and ungraded.
1 finding from 1 review
- A systematic review of Streptococcus Mutans and Veillonellae species interactions in dental caries progression:… 2025 All outcomesCommunity and clinical pediatric dental settings (USA, Hong Kong, Indonesia); saliva or dental plaque microbial samplingNarrative synthesis (no effect estimate): Veillonella spp. can inhibit acid production by S. mutans and compete for substrate by utilizing lactic acid, a by-product of S. mutans metabolism, as a carbon source,…Studies not reportedGRADE not reported