{"id":121,"date":"2016-05-06T02:34:58","date_gmt":"2016-05-06T02:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.enclavedental.com\/?p=121"},"modified":"2016-05-06T02:34:58","modified_gmt":"2016-05-06T02:34:58","slug":"southlake-dentist-dr-thomas-discusses-probiotics-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/06\/southlake-dentist-dr-thomas-discusses-probiotics-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Southlake Dentist Dr. Thomas Discusses Probiotics and Oral Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Southlake<\/a>Since the mid-1990s, probiotics have become popular among people looking for ways to improve digestive health. What are probiotics? Essentially, probiotics are bacteria that are good for your health and well-being. Up until recently, these do-gooders were mostly thought to improve a person\u2019s digestive system. However, there is now reason to believe that probiotics can also play a significant role in helping to maintain good oral health, as well. Therefore, Southlake dentist Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/a> would like to offer the following information about how probiotics can help you have a healthier mouth and smile.<\/p>\n

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Probiotics and You<\/h2>\n

Probiotics are found naturally in the human body. They are also in some foods\u2014yogurt, soft cheeses, miso soup, sourdough bread, sour pickles and sauerkraut to name a few\u2014and they are now sold as supplements, too.<\/p>\n

How do probiotics improve oral health?<\/h2>\n

In short, probiotics go after the bacteria and other pathogens in your mouth that can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and halitosis, or bad breath.<\/p>\n