Understanding the Oral Microbiome

Your mouth contains one of the most complex microbial ecosystems in the human body.

This is known as the oral microbiome.

Some bacteria help maintain balance.
Others may contribute to:
• Tooth decay
• Gum disease
• Bad breath
• Plaque formation
• Inflammatory stress

Modern dental science now studies how microbiome imbalance may affect whole-body health.

Diet, smoking, sugar exposure, sleep, stress, and hygiene habits all influence oral bacterial balance.

A healthy mouth is not sterile.
It is biologically balanced.