The average adult has as high as 20 billion microbes in their mouth at any given time, with all of them representing about 200 different species. Of these billions of microbes, countless are necessary for your oral health and function, helping break down food, and most importantly, combat the harmful waste contributed by bad bacteria, helping keep the balance in-check. When this balance goes awry, it can lead to an influx of oral health problems like gum disease and cavities. Read on to learn how gum disease forms and how taking probiotics could help minimize the threat of this common oral health problem.
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