pathogens responsible for many oral health issues. Specifically, the friendly bacteria prevent pathogens from getting that necessary foothold by boasting the patient’s immune system and hindering pathogens from binding to the bodies tissues. Ultimately, if your patient’s oral microbe is healthy enough there will be enough good bacteria to keep any harmful bacteria in check. Oral probiotics perform that task. Thus, we can list a number of key benefits of using, oral probiotics while having orthodontic treatment. probiotics work as an adjunct to reduce gum bleeding and gingivitis as well as white spots decay and bad breath. Recent studies suggest that the use of probiotics products in orthodontic patients may reduce salivary S mutans and Lactobacillus Prevent & Manage Oral Infections Bands, brackets and appliances make it more challenging to main-tain proper oral hygiene. Food particles and plaque can accumu-late around brackets and wires, increasing the risk of oral infection and gum disease. This debris and the resulting bacterial ecosystems can be removed with brushing and flossing. Damage caused by these microorganisms can be mitigated by using fluoride, varnishes and toothpaste. Yet they are only effec-tive when used regularly. Oral www.orthodontics.com Fall 2023 25
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