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The Oral Microbiome: Impacts on Oral and Systemic Health

The oral microbiome is the 2nd largest microbial community in the human body after the human gut. There are 700 different species that...

Oral probiotics: Keeping a healthy balance

Probiotics are healthy bacteria. They’re mostly known for their impact on digestive health. Research is starting to show that they can...

Mouth Care and Cancer

More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth. If your mouth is not as healthy as possible prior...

Gingivitis vs Periodontitis

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums, or gingiva. It commonly occurs because a film of plaque, or bacteria, accumulates on the...