Edinora: An oral microbiota-friendly toothpaste

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Edinora: An oral microbiota-friendly toothpaste The mouth has a key role in a person’s immunity. Our mouth is home to hundreds of species of Microbes. Most of them are beneficial, but a few of them are harmful. An apt balance of microbes is essential for good oral health. When the microbes in our mouth become unbalanced, say when some of the harmful bacteria like streptococcus mutans grow more than usual in the mouth, the mouth tends to become more acidic, creating suitable conditions for other unwanted bacteria to invade. We must address the imbalance as these bacteria can damage our teeth and gums, cause bad breath etc. The oral cavity, which is composed of teeth, gingival sulcus, tongue, tonsils, and soft and hard palates, provides a suitable growth environment for a host of microorganisms. The oral microbiota is mainly consisting of Firmicutes, Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Fusobacteria, and Proteobacteria. These bacteria are essential for our health due to their ability to inhibit the growth of external microorganisms. Oral microbiota/oral microflora is a normal part of the oral cavity and has an important function to protect against colonization of extrinsic bacteria which could affect systemic health. There are around 700 types of such bacteria and they come around 600 crores in number. But very few among these germs are threatening. The enzymes being produced by certain microorganisms are beneficial for human body and they also give natural protection to teeth. Smoking, antibiotic abuse, mouthwash, and toothpaste can also cause an imbalance in the oral microflora. It may result in dental decay, gingivitis, periodontitis, candidiasis, endodontic infections, orthodontic infections, and oral cancer. So, it's ideal to look for an herbal toothpaste that supports our oral microbiome. When it comes to oral hygiene, the type of toothpaste we use is vital. It’s better to choose an herbal toothpaste that is oral microbiota-friendly, which helps increase good bacteria in the mouth and reduce bad bacteria. Apart from using microbiota-friendly toothpaste, one can start with eating fruits and plant-based food. A cut down on sugar and quitting smoking are very important.


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