{"id":41491,"date":"2021-10-14T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=41491"},"modified":"2024-11-29T03:58:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T02:58:36","slug":"oral-probiotics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-health\/oral-probiotics\/","title":{"rendered":"Oral Probiotics: The Best Dental Supplements for a Healthy Mouth and Body"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oral probiotics<\/strong> are strains of bacteria that are good for your oral health<\/a>. These bacteria already exist in your mouth and help maintain a healthy balance and pH level of your oral microbiome. <\/p>

Taking oral probiotic supplements can help fight against bad breath, gum disease, and decay<\/strong>, and return your oral microbiome to a healthy balance. <\/p>

In this article, we’ll talk more about the relationship between oral care probiotics and oral health, and we’ll review some of the best oral probiotics you can buy<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>

Before we continue, if you want to see the best oral probiotics on the market, we compare three that are topping our charts: <\/p>

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What are oral probiotics?<\/h2>

Oral probiotics, also called dental probiotics, are strains of bacteria that improve oral health and support a healthy mouth. These probiotics encourage good bacteria to grow. They also help stop the growth of bad bacteria. <\/p>

Many people in the United States don’t have access to proper oral care, as dental care is seen as separate to healthcare. Therefore, good oral health and practising good dental hygiene is essential.<\/p>

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You’ve probably been hearing a lot about gut health lately since it’s one of the latest health crazes. Well, just like with your gut, the mouth has its own ecosystem of bacteria, called the oral microbiome. In short, oral probiotics improve the health of the mouth’s microbiome and help it maintain its balance of good bacteria. <\/p>

Let’s talk about oral bacteria<\/h2>

There are billions of bacteria that call your mouth home. They come from many different places. They began colonizing when you were born, and then more are added throughout your life \u2014 ingested with every glass of water your drink or every time you kiss someone. <\/p>

Not all of them put their roots down in your mouth \u2014 some simply pass through \u2014 but plenty of them decide to set up camp in your mouth indefinitely. <\/p>

These bacteria make up more than 700 different species of oral bacteria, and together they make up your oral microbiome. The healthy bacteria protect your mouth and help fight off decay, but the harmful bacteria can cause cavities and gum disease. All of these bacteria together form your biofilm, which is more commonly known as dental plaque.<\/p>

When you have a healthy mouth, your bacteria live in harmony, but if you have a poor diet, poor oral hygiene, or other health and autoimmune issues, the balance is disrupted and the harmful bacteria can start to take over. <\/p>

This is when myriad bad things can happen, including bad breath<\/a>, decay, and tooth loss if left untreated. <\/p>

The relationship between gut and oral microbiomes<\/h2>

Oral bacteria can travel to the stomach biome through \u2014 you guessed it \u2014 saliva. Saliva is a critical transport method of oral bacteria. These bacterial hitchhikers enter your saliva and thus spread to your gut. <\/p>

Thankfully, the gut has stomach acid which works as a barrier, but some bad bacteria are acid-resistant like Porphyromonas gingivalis<\/em><\/a>. This oral bacteria is responsible for gum disease, and can also cause dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiome. <\/p>

When this happens, there are all sorts of potential negative health effects, including: <\/p>