Title : Essential role of prebiotics and probiotics in dental health
Abstract:
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are introduced to the human body and are intended to have health benefits. They are often the same or similar to the microorganisms that live naturally within humans. Prebiotics are not alive, but they are dietary substances that favor the growth of beneficial bacteria over harmful ones. Prebiotics and probiotics both support the body in building and maintaining a healthy colony of bacteria and other microorganisms, which supports the gut and aids digestion. These food components help promote beneficial bacteria by providing food and creating an environment where microorganisms can flourish.
Oral-probiotics are helpful, and dentists can prescribe them to: prevent plaque, fight bad breath, prevent oral cancer and decrease inflammation from gum disease. Though both have proven health benefits exclusively, they need not to be taken together, but it is believed that the two can be even more effective when working synergistically.
Since these supplements are now widely used in health settings a thorough understanding of their risks and benefits are essential.
