Our mouth is home to many microorganisms, whether positive or pathogenic. But the constant and targeted intake of probiotics can be considered a valid way to improve the health of the mouth, and in general of the whole organism.
In our mouth live billions of microorganismsafter the colon it is in fact the richest area of bacteria e yeastswhich are able to nourish themselves by releasing molecules that are useful for us, but also to multiply to avoid the proliferation of other species that are harmful to the body.
Our mouth, also known as the oral cavity, buccal cavity or cavum oris in Latin, constitutes the outermost end of the alimentary canal or digestive tract and is composed of two regions, the vestibule and the oral cavity itself.
The oral cavity contains the tongue and teeth and includes the external part or the lips. The buccal bacterial flora is contained in the oral mucosa and its purpose is above all to avoid the proliferation of bacteria and fungi that could be harmful to the body.
But food residues can give birth to tartar, plaque and tooth decay. Many underestimate the role that probiotics can play in keeping this delicate area of our body healthy.
Potential benefits of probiotics in the oral cavity
Supplementing with probiotics has many benefits for intestinal health; in fact they help to control certain bacteria, in particular lactobacilli and bifidobacteria.
The positive effects of probiotics are many. First of all, a normalization of the intestinal microbiota; secondly, the modulation of the immune response; and finally proven metabolic effects. In short, the mouth is able to benefit from probiotics just like the intestine.
I probiotics they stimulate competition for adhesion sites, aggregation, competition for nutrient substrate and growth factors, the production of antimicrobial compounds such as certain acids.
Probiotics are able to develop a real antagonism towards pathogens which together with the fundamental local and systemic immune response reduces inflammation and prevents tissue destruction.
Probiotics should therefore be taken at every stage of our life regardless of age and lifestyle to fully enjoy their benefits.