Probiotics offer potential benefits in addressing dental diseases, including caries and gingivitis, through various mechanisms that stabilize oral microbiota.
While research is limited, some studies show that this therapy may be helpful in preventing and managing periodontal diseases, dental caries, and oral malodor.
When I was in school and a patient presented with one or two quadrants of localized periodontal disease, we treated those areas and then continued the patient as a prophylaxis. I have colleagues who keep patients on a prophy only if they…