Can Probiotics Prevent Gum Disease?

When there isn’t a healthy balance of bacteria in different areas of the body, you can experience infections and other health conditions. The mouth is no different. There are more than 700 species of microbes that live in your mouth. When they are in balance, the “good” bacteria can keep the “bad” bacteria at bay. However, when this is out of balance, you can develop gum disease. Continue reading to learn more about how this works and how probiotics can play a role.