Recent research has uncovered something startling: your toothpaste and mouthwash—the very products you trust to protect your teeth—may actually be harming your mouth’s natural defenses.
According to a study published in Springer Nature, people with consistently healthy teeth have something in common: a rich, thriving population of good bacteria in their mouths. But here’s the catch—most conventional dental products contain harsh chemicals that wipe out both good and bad bacteria, throwing your oral microbiome out of balance.
It’s like using antibiotics daily—eventually, your body rebels.
So how do we protect and restore this delicate ecosystem in our mouths?