The mouth is the body’s primary entrance to our digestive organs and the bloodstream. For this reason – among many others – the mouth should be carefully cared for. Good oral care is vital to our health and vice versa. In fact, the plaque deposits from the pathogens in the mouth are the same types of plaque found in arterial walls in cardiovascular disease sufferers. Given the understanding that these ‘pathogens’ in the mouth swim through the bloodstream, it makes complete sense.
Bad breath, also known as Halitosis, is caused by a number of different factors. It may be the result of tooth decay or abscess, chronic gingivitis, disorders of the tonsils, smoking, improper diet and sinuses. Sometimes really bad breath, despite good oral care, comes from dysbiosis (the growth of abnormal …
Everyone’s mouth is full of oral bacteria— most of them harmless. Beneficial Helpful Bacteria or Friendly Bacteria or Probiotic Bacteria or Probiotics or Oral Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial, helpful, and friendly to the host organism. The vast majority of bacteria are actually helpful and even necessary for good health. From the mouth to the anus, these tiny life forms aid in breaking down and digesting food, converting nutrients and dietary fiber for absorption, synthesizing vitamins, and degrading toxins. They also aid the immune system to develop vigorous responses.
In a healthy mouth there is a natural balance of different bacterial species. This natural balance keeps the harmful bacteria from becoming too strong or out of balance so as to dominate. They join together to form communities …
Are Harmful Bacteria Winning the War in Your Mouth?
Your mouth is a jungle! Like everywhere else in your body, your mouth is loaded with billions of bacteria constantly on the move. While some bacteria are harmless, others can attack the teeth and gums. Harmful bacteria are contained in a colorless sticky film called plaque, the cause of gum disease. If not removed, plaque builds up on the teeth and ultimately irritates the gums and causes bleeding. Left unchecked, bone and connective tissue are destroyed, and teeth often become loose and may have to be removed. Gum disease is not just a matter of oral discomfort, bad breath and loose teeth, but in fact it can also affect other parts of your body including some internal organs such as …
