Probiotics for Oral Health: An Upcoming Natural Way Forward

Abstract

The oral infections and tooth decay are now-a-day a common disease. This occurs mainly due to changes in
environment by way of illness debility, diet, medication etc. To prevent this, an effective treatment by antimicrobial
therapy is in use, but some side effects are associated with this treatment. Hence, the researchers are searching for
other alternative treatment of dental infection. One such alternative treatment is use of Probiotics which is a
promising way to fight infections by using harmless bacteria. These products help in protecting health by promoting
flora and also suppressing the pathogens. Various studies revealed anti-cariogenic effects of probiotics and their use
in the treatment of periodontal diseases. However, an actual result on the use of probiotics for the treatment of oral
cavity is still waited. The present review is an attempt in brief to focus the potential role of probiotics in improving
oral and dental health.