Open AccessIntelligent nutrition: Oral health promotion by probiotics
Author(s) -
Sham S Bhat,
Vidya Bhat,
Sundeep K Hegde,
Madhu Chanda Palit
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
archives of medicine and health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2321-6085
pISSN - 2321-4848
DOI - 10.4103/2321-4848.123027
Subject(s) - medicine , probiotic , oral health , disease , intensive care medicine , dentistry , bacteria , genetics , biology
Probiotic bacteria have been added to various foods because of their beneficial effects for human health, especially gut. Numerous studies have proved definite reliability of these viable bacteria in the treatment of gastrointestinal infections and diseases. The effect of probiotic in prevention and treatment of various oral disorders is also being studied. Although only a few clinical studies have been conducted so far, the results to date suggest that probiotics could be useful in preventing and treating oral infections, including dental caries, periodontal disease, and halitosis. This article summarizes the currently available data on the potential benefits of probiotics for oral health