A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…

Could your gut bacteria hold the key to beating long COVID? You may be surprised by the close link between COVID-19 and your microbiome. Summary of Key Facts Long COVID has no effective interventions. Patients with long COVID have a significantly altered oral, respiratory, and gut microbiome. Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health,…

Breakthroughs in scientific research and a growing body of evidence show that an oral probiotic strain, Streptococcus salivarius K12, clinically demonstrates protection against bacterial infections of the respiratory tract caused by COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses making it a new weapon in the fight against infectious disease and COVID-19. As COVID-19 vaccines fail to block infection, do…

The minty flavors of vape juice might temporarily cover up bad breath but the root cause of halitosis is a bacterial imbalance, which is made worse by the habit of smoking electronic cigarettes. As long as vaping continues, helpful oral bacteria are killed off, weakening the body’s defenses against bacteria that cause tooth decay and…