Yes, certain actinomycetes (like Thermoactinomyces vulgaris) not only survive extreme hot temperatures but are specifically heat-loving (thermophiles) that thrive at 50°C to 65°C and can tolerate dry heat over 100°C for hours.
Compost Tea: Thermoactinomyces vulgaris is a heat-loving (thermophilic) bacterium that thrives in the high temperatures of active compost. If you are brewing aerated "compost tea" for gardening—especially using manure or high-nitrogen materials—these naturally occurring bacteria may be present. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Contamination Risks: In agricultural production and tea processing, environmental factors and poor storage can introduce heat-loving microbes. The spores of Thermoactinomyces vulgaris are known to be allergenic and can cause respiratory issues (such as "Farmer's Lung") if inhaled in agricultural environments or from moldy material A. israelii is famous for causing actinomycosis (an infection often characterized by facial abscesses and "sulfur granules"). However, this infection is caused by bacteria already inside the human body breaching the mucosal barrier Actinomycetes are beneficial, filamentous bacteria naturally found in soil, compost, and the tea plant's (Camellia sinensis) microbiome.
Wow I wonder if I got it from tea?!! Endophytic Actinomycetes from Tea Plants (Camellia sinensis)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) | (.gov)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles › PMC6241348
by W Shan · 2018 · Cited by 134 — Endophytic actinomycetes from tea plants represent a valuable source of bioactive metabolites with antibacterial, antifungal, and plant-growth-promoting ..
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6241348/
cultivated actinomycetes residing in tea plants ...A more recent study isolated 16 and 28 endophytic actinobacteria, respectively, from two tea cultivars Zijuan and Yunkang-10 and showed that some demonstrated antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities in vitro [32].
Actinomyces naturally colonizes the teeth and gums. While they are usually harmless commensal organisms, a diet high in sugar causes them to rapidly multiply and increases their acid production, which can contribute to dental plaque formation, root decay, and localized infections.
https://microbiologyjournal.org/the-effect-of-red-ginger-essential-oil-on-adherence-of-streptococcus-mutans/
I use a ton of essential oils but I did not target their use on my teeth and gums. So now I am plugging the ginger powder between the gums and teeth and cheeks - and I can enjoy the burning cleaning sensation as the ginger powder kills off the actinomyces bacteria biofilm. Pronounced:
ak-tin-oh-MY-seez.... actinomycetes are living, soil-dwelling bacteria that thrive in compost and organic-rich environments...Streptomyces and other actinomycetes produce the Streptomyces is a well-known genus of bacteria that belongs to the actinomycetes group. Specifically, it is the largest genus within the phylum Actinobacteria (also known as Actinomycetota) and is famous for producing many of the world's antibioticscompound geosmin, which creates a strong earthy, musty, or "wet basement" flavor...
I have self-diagnosed (see below) that since I was drinking a jug of tea a day and had dry mouth - I had a very acidic mouth that was perfect for this bacteria to thrive!! Wow.
https://rmsjournal.org/ArticlesView.aspx?ArticleId=630
Actinomycosis is considered as “the most misdiagnosed
disease” even by experienced clinicians and is listed as a “rare disease” by
the Office of Rare Disease (ORD) of the National Institute of Health (NIH)....In our lot we noticed three recurrences that required reintervention in patients who had
had short-term antibiotics due to non-compliance with treatment out of four such cases....The disease was determined after identifying colonies of Actinomyces israelii on pathol-
ogy (Figure 5) or bacterial culture from surgically drained pus (15 cases). The histopathology
discovered a granulomatous inflammation located in the intestinal wall, in the omentum,
and of the parietal peritoneum with confluent serosa and mesentery abscesses....The mean duration of
treatment was 6.5 months ± 4.6 months ranging from 3 weeks to 12 months, with regard to
the clinical and laboratory symptoms.
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/12/3/447
Wow - I just self-diagnosed this. hahahaha.
It usually requires 6 weeks or
longer for an actinomycotic swelling to break down and discharge pus....Infection involving the cervicofacial [throat-mouth] area is most common,
No pus - so must be pretty recent...Simply because I didn't pull my cheeks back to visually inspect my molar side that I chew on - although I did on the other side of my face - the right side molars - the left side molar needs a lot of work. So I definitely would have done this before if I had known about it.
https://www.tooth-life.com/black-line-on-teeth.php
Luckily I will get the cavity filled - and they are on both sides of the mouth - so I have ginger on both sides. The x-ray proved they are cavities but these are just "surface root caries" (see below)
I have not been to the dentist in eight years but I have been eating refined sugar just in the past few years and then drinking a lot of tea so I had dry mouth a lot. Again I use tons of essential oils all the time so I could not believe the black was from the cavity itself - sure enough the black is from the actinomyces bacteria! It is Ferric Sulfide!!
The most common species involved is Actinomyces.
These bacteria interact with the iron in saliva and release compounds
that stick to the teeth, creating the typical black discoloration.
This results from the hydrogen sulfide they produce, which reacts with iron in saliva to form black compounds called ferric sulfide.
Strangely I did not feel any pain or get any blood from flossing - so I was really shocked to see black along one molar - the gum is black and the lower tooth on the outside. I thought I had stained my gums from black pepper since I eat a ton of black pepper. I think this is part of the black color but the x-ray proved this is not true - that it is actually a cavity.
I don't see any actual cavity or hole - meaning the cavity could still be just a general weakening of the enamel - since I don't feel any pain. But I definitely feel the ginger taking effect with a nice mellow burning sensation.
I will order more ginger powder. Again I use a TON of ginger powder but I was not using it in a targeted manner and so these teeth spots slipped me by.
I just got a dental cleaning just half a week ago - so I'm surprised it would be all black just from plaque. I think it is a combination of the black pepper and the streps mutans.
Black (Cavities/Staining): Teeth turn black only when the decay process is highly advanced (the cavity has deepened),
Yeah like I said - I don't see or feel any hole in the tooth... very strange.
- Chromogenic Bacteria: Specific bacteria (Actinomyces or Prevotella species) can produce hydrogen sulfide that interacts with trace iron in your saliva to create an insoluble, dark-pigmented layer.
- Diet & Lifestyle: Heavy consumption of coffee, tea, or wine, as well as tobacco use or iron supplements, cause dark extrinsic staining.
- Hardened Plaque (Tartar): Plaque that collects iron and staining compounds hardens into tartar (calculus) and turns dark gray or black. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Interestingly, studies show that individuals who naturally develop black tooth stains from chromogenic bacteria often have significantly lower amounts of S. mutans and a lower rate of dental cavities
Actinomyces: These are normal oral flora that actively take part in the formation of plaque biofilms. While Streptococcus mutans typically kicks off the cavity process by feeding on sugars and producing enamel-eroding acids, Actinomyces bacteria are highly capable of surviving in acidic environments and are major contributors to root surface caries (decay near the gum line)
I bet this is what it is! Fascinating.
Scientific studies suggest that ginger derivatives, particularly extracts, can inhibit the growth of and kill certain species of Actinomyces bacteria (such as Actinomyces naslundii and Actinomyces viscosus)
Yes, you are on the right track! Actinomyces species are primary chromogenic bacteria involved in the formation of extrinsic black tooth stain. They metabolize and release hydrogen sulfide, which then reacts with iron and trace elements in your saliva to create an insoluble, dark pigment. [1, 2, 3]
While Actinomyces causes the staining, the halitosis (bad breath) often stems from a different process closely related to these bacteria: [1, 2]
- Volatile Sulfur Compounds (VSCs): Actinomyces—along with other anaerobic bacteria in your mouth and tongue coating—breaks down proteins to produce foul-smelling VSCs, particularly hydrogen sulfide. [1, 2]
- Plaque Environment: The black stain creates a rough, calcified plaque structure that provides an ideal breeding ground for the anaerobic bacteria responsible for bad breath. [1, 2, 3]
- Co-existing Pathogens: Halitosis and severe black stains are both linked to an overall imbalance (dysbiosis) in the oral microbiome
- https://www.tooth-life.com/black-line-on-teeth.php
Black line stains, on the other hand, contain very few of these acid-producing bacteria.
Interestingly, for black lines to form and build up, they require an
alkaline (not acidic) environment and saliva rich in minerals such as
calcium and phosphorus. All of these factors are actually protective
against cavities.
This is why people prone to black line stains usually also have mineral-rich saliva and a less acidic mouth.
Actinomyces israelii is a commensal inhabitant of
the oral cavity and intestinal tract [4] but acquires pathogenicity through the invasion of
breached or necrotic tissue. It is an opportunistic infection, usually in association with
bacterial invasion. It tends to follow a break in normal mucosal barriers. As the infec-
tion progresses, granulomatous tissue, extensive reactive fibrosis and necrosis, abscesses,
draining sinuses, and fistulas are formed [5]. Infection involving the cervicofacial area
is most common...Yes, Actinomyces israelii not only can grow with other strains of the same species, but it thrives as part of a polymicrobial community. In fact, it is rarely found as a single isolate in nature or infection, relying heavily on co-existing with other bacteria...This infection usually spreads locally slowly, and it may take months before any
symptoms appear [8]. It is not able to cross normal mucosal barriers and, therefore,
opportunistic infections can occur only in the context of underlying local disease. The
destruction of the mucosal barrier
Central nervous system (CNS) actinomycosis is a rare condition that accounts for less than 5% of all actinomycosis cases. It occurs when Actinomyces bacteria (usually present in the mouth or digestive tract) spread to the brain or the surrounding membranes (meninges)
Oral-cervicofacial actinomycosis is the localization found most often, presenting as a soft tissue
swelling, an abscess, a mass lesion, or sometimes an ulcerative lesion.
Cervico-facial means relating to, affecting, or involving both the neck and the face.
Not sure if this is the bacteria or what - might just be "necrotizing gingivitis" - but mine doesn't look that bad and I think they would have given me special treatment if it was that....
wow the ozone treatment did wonders!!
If the line reappears consistently after cleanings, chromogenic bacteria are a likely cause.
