Disease cavities or dental caries is caused by poor oral hygiene resulting in the accumulation of plaque that contains a variety of bacteria. Now, the researchers managed to prove that the bacteria that causes cavities actually comes from our gut.Dentium Bd1 Bifidobacterium bacteria are bacteria that cause caries. According to experts such as published in the journal PLoS Genetic, these bacteria live in the intestines true and positive impact, such as helping the digestive system and improve the immune system.
However, bacteria which had been good, it is also able to adapt to the environment the mouth. He was also able to survive the reversal of acid from glucose and carbohydrate foods. This acid will eventually destroy the tooth structure through a hole.
To prevent tooth decay and complications of disease, dental hygiene care is absolutely necessary. Mouth actually have their own cleaning system, ie saliva. However, with the various types of food we eat, we need to use toothbrush and toothpaste to prevent plaque that are common between the teeth.
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