Strong teeth are even more vital to health now that average lifespans are stretched in old age. With regular check-ups, cleanings, flossing, and fluoride treatments, we try to protect our teeth. But it is not enough. Dental caries, commonly known as cavities, pose a mounting global health concern with increasing prevalence. Much research confirms that […]
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Probiotics Take Oral Exams
Oral cavities are swarming with microbes—some beneficial and some harmful. In the latter group is the notorious salivary mutans streptococcus (S. mutans). This bacterium causes dental caries or cavities. With healthy diets, regular check-ups, cleanings, flossing and fluoride treatments, we try to safeguard our teeth. Probiotics may offer additional protection. Probiotics and dental caries Probiotics […]
John Hale Speaks on Oral Microbes
When it comes to microbes in the mouth, John Hale has a lot to say. The R & D manager from BLIS Technologies explained to a packed house at Global Engage 2016 conference how the dominant oral microbe Streptococcus salivarius is capable of driving big benefits for health. In addition to dental caries, halitosis, and […]