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Oral health benefits of lactobacillus
1. Improves
bad breath2. Antimicrobial action
bad breath2. Antimicrobial action
3. Relieves chronic periodontitis
Hello. I'm a pharmacist Jinny.
Recently, many people have been complaining about the smell of their breath while wearing masks. This is because wearing a mask inhibits oxygen supply, creating a favorable environment for harmful bacteria in the mouth.
These proliferation harmful bacteria cause not only bad breath but also tooth decay and periodontitis, which threatens the overall oral health.
So, what are some ways to inhibit the growth of these harmful bacteria? Recently, the most popular method in academia is the consumption of lactic acid bacteria. Normally, you know that lactic acid bacteria are beneficial for intestinal health. So, today, we're going to talk about the oral health-related benefits of probiotics.
1. Improves bad breath
If you look at the name of a lactic acid bacterium, you can tell which genus and species it belongs to. The species Salibarius of the genus Lactobacillus has been the subject of many scientific studies related to oral health.
A 2010 study was published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology that studied the effects of Lactobacillus salivarius species and pills containing xylitol on bad breath [1].
"Oral intake of Lactobacillus acidophilus primarily improved physiological halitosis and also showed beneficial effects on periodontal bleeding."
2.Antibacterial action
Another lactobacillus that has accumulated a lot of oral research is Lactobacillus reuteri. This species is found in human breast milk, and is transmitted from mother to child through lactation. So when you stop breastfeeding, it starts to diminish.
Recently, the Korean medical community has discovered that Lactobacillus reuteri spp. has a strong antimicrobial effect against bacteria that cause periodontal disease and tooth decay [2].
"As a result, Lactobacillus reuteri can inhibit the production of CH₃SH (methylmercaptan) by nucleatum and gingivalis bacteria, as well as the growth of periodontal disease-causing bacteria and mutane bacteria."
3.Relieves chronic periodontitis
Have you ever had swollen and bleeding gums? This is also a phenomenon caused by the overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the mouth. In particular, caffeine consumption, alcohol consumption, and smoking can dry out the mouth, creating a favorable environment for bacteria to thrive.
In this regard, a 2019 study was published in Beneficial Microbes on the adjunctive use of Lactobacillus reuteri in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in smokers [3].
"The adjunctive use of lactobacillus reuteri in the treatment of chronic periodontitis is effective in controlling inflammation of the gums. (Summary)"
Today, we've looked at the oral health benefits of probiotics. It's also good to know that depending on the type of probiotics, the effects on oral health may vary. What's more, don't forget that proper brushing and eating habits are also important for comprehensive oral health care.
I hope you have a healthy day in body and mind. It was Jinny.
[1] Tomoyuki Iwamoto, Nao Suzuki, Kazunari Tanabe, Toru Takeshita, Takao Hirofuji (2010). Effects of probiotic Lactobacillus salivarius WB21 on halitosis and oral health: an open-label pilot trial. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontology. 110(2): 201-208.
[2] Kang, MS., Oh, JS., Lee, HC. et al (2011). Inhibitory effect of Lactobacillus reuteri on periodontopathic and cariogenic bacteria. J Microbiol. 49: 193–199.
[3] Theodoro LH, Cláudio MM, Nuernberg MAA, Miessi DMJ, Batista JA, Duque C, Garcia VG (2019). Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri as an adjunct to the treatment of periodontitis in smokers: randomised clinical trial. Benef Microbes. 10(4):375-384.
[2] Kang, MS., Oh, JS., Lee, HC. et al (2011). Inhibitory effect of Lactobacillus reuteri on periodontopathic and cariogenic bacteria. J Microbiol. 49: 193–199.
[3] Theodoro LH, Cláudio MM, Nuernberg MAA, Miessi DMJ, Batista JA, Duque C, Garcia VG (2019). Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri as an adjunct to the treatment of periodontitis in smokers: randomised clinical trial. Benef Microbes. 10(4):375-384.
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