Probiotics for Oral Health

Oral Healthcare is to keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections. It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable the prevention of oral infections such as tooth decay (cavities, dental caries) and gum diseases, including gingivitis, and periodontitis etc.

Probiotics help maintain a balanced oral microbiome that help in preventing cavities, gum disease and support fresh breath. Major probiotic mechanisms of action include the secretion of various antimicrobial substances such as organic acids, hydrogen peroxide, and bacteriocins. Furthermore, they compete with pathogenic agents for adhesion sites on the mucosa and help eliminate the oral pathogens.