Faqs about good bacteria for oral health
Are there any good bacteria in the mouth?
In the ecosystem of the oral microbiome, certain healthy bacteria work to protect your mouth (some, for example, specifically help limit tooth decay). There's also harmful bacteria that are known to cause cavities and disease.
What are important oral bacteria?
Oral bacteria are the main components of the oral microbiota. Common oral bacteria include Streptococcus mutans, Porphyromonas gingivalis, Staphylococcus, and Lactobacillus.
Which mouth bacteria is harmless?
Bacteria of the genera Streptococcus, Actinomyces and Fusobacterium are mainly found in the mouth of a healthy person.
Paracasei bacteria prevent this bad bacteria from reattaching to the teeth, causing it to get washed away by saliva.
