Probiotics Improve Gum Health

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with gingivitis, who supplemented daily for 12 weeks with a probiotic containing Lactobacillus plantarum, significantly improved probing depth and plaque index compared to the control group.

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Probiotic Lozenges Benefit Dental Health

Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with chronic periodontitis, who added a probiotic lozenge containing L. reuteri to their scaling and root planing regime, experienced a significant improvement in plaque inhibition due to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects of the probiotic.  (more…)