Are Oral Probiotics Good for Oral Health?
Are Oral Probiotics Good for Oral Health?
By Wave Agency
Oral probiotics are a beneficial bacteria that have gained a following in the past decade for their benefits to your body’s health. More specifically, oral probiotics can be a benefit for oral health. From teeth to gums, oral probiotics, alongside professional cleanings, check-ups, and proper oral habits, can help to keep your mouth’s health going strong.
Oral probiotics are a type of beneficial bacteria that can often be found in dried tablet form among others. Digesting these bacteria adds good bacteria to your stomach’s microbiome which can be a benefit for bodily health at large, especially when it comes to digestion and other bodily factors.
Healthy bacteria within your oral ecosystem keep teeth whiter by defending against plaque. Many who have good oral health habits along with ingesting healthy amounts of probiotics can also see their gums being positively affected and less prone to disease thanks to beneficial bacteria throughout the body.
In the words of e.s.i Healthy Dentistry’s Dr. K:
“Oral probiotics are freeze-dried harmless bacteria in the form of a tablet. There are billions of them in one tab and need to be refrigerated to ensure that all of the strains are viable. They are harmless bacteria that compete for the same nutrients that harmful bacteria utilize, thereby balancing out the oral microbiome. This biological approach restores the oral ecosystem and ensures harmony among the normal microorganisms in the mouth which results in strong, white teeth, cavity prevention, fresh breath, and healthy gums.”
At the end of the day, while probiotics can be great for the body, they should not be considered the only way to keep your teeth happy and healthy. For all of your oral hygiene needs. Regular brushing and flossing, as well as other positive habits, can work in tandem with probiotics for you to find your best smile.
To learn more, and to have your hygiene needs met with an award-winning staff that emphasizes patient comfort and care, schedule an appointment with e.s.i Healthy Dentistry today!
