Probiotics are healthy bacteria. They’re mostly known for their impact on digestive health. But research is starting to show that they can help keep your mouth healthy, too.
Incorporating probiotics into the oral health routine will help neutralize acidic conditions in the mouth and interfere with harmful bacteria. Types of periodontal disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis have seen status improve with the use of probiotics. The main pathogenic agents associated with periodontitis have a variety of harmful characteristics allowing them to colonize and escape the host’s defense system and cause tissue damage. Patients with periodontal disease who used probiotics saw their periodontal status improve.
Probiotics also inhibit the production of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) that contribute to bad breath. Halitosis (bad breath) in most cases it is associated with an imbalance of the micro-flora of the oral cavity. Probiotics can help reduce these VSCs.
It is important to choose a high-quality product that contain beneficial strains specific to the oral microbiome.
