How does tooth decay happen?
The process of tooth decay begins when harmful bacteria break down carbohydrates from left over food, producing acids as waste. These acids decrease the pH of oral cavity, which causes reduction in mineral of enamel of your teeth. This cycle continues in which the acids are produced after leftover food and then enamel is degraded. Over time, this leads to decay of tooth. If it is not treated, tooth decay will progress, leading to infection of teeth, tooth pain and loss of teeth.
What are the factors causing tooth decay?
The main factor in tooth decay is people who are frequently consuming foods rich in carbohydrates. It is noted that the duration of exposure to such foods is more important factor than the quantity of food consumed in formation of tooth decay.
The foods rich in high sugar content help the harmful bacteria to grow rapidly secreting acids that damage the enamel of the teeth.
Another significant factor is decrease in strength of immune system which leads to increased growth of decaying bacteria.
The composition of enamel, genetic factors and salivary characteristics also play crucial role in formation of tooth cavity.
How does prodentim help in preventing tooth decay?
Prodentim helps to prevent tooth decay mainly because of the probiotics present in it. The beneficial probiotic bacteria present in prodentim perform the following functions in preventing tooth decay:
- The probiotic bacteria produce specific proteins called bacteriocin that directly stop the growth of cavity causing bacteria. These probiotics show high specific adherence to pathogenic organisms while preserving beneficial bacteria.
- Some probiotic bacteria generate specific quantities of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide suffocates the acid causing harmful bacteria in your mouth while preserving the beneficial bacteria.
- The probiotic bacteria also copy the response of our immune system, helping the natural defense mechanism of our body to fight the harmful pathogens.
- The probiotics also help to simulate the immune system of our body, hence giving protection against illness and tooth infection.
- The probiotics also change the overall structure of biofilm present in our dental structure, reducing their ability to attract harmful bacteria and improving the quality of beneficial bacteria.
- The probiotic in prodentim called Streptococcus salivarius K12 shows enhanced ability to colonise the teeth enamel and produces strong antimicrobial substances that are designed to target cavity causing microbes, decreasing the quantity of harmful bacteria in the process.
- The probiotic Lactobacillus Paracasei is known to stop the growth of the harmful bacteria Streptococcus mutans which causes tooth decay.
- Lactobacillus reuteri, the probiotic in prodentim are responsible for reducing inflammation of the oral cavity by maintaining optimal pH level in the mouth.
- Lactobacillus Reuteri also helps reduce formation of plaque in the oral cavity and prevent decay of tooth.
- The probiotic bacteria called B.lactis BL-04 has a wide antimicrobial effect, which stops the growth of harmful bacteria present in oral cavity.
- Malic acid present in prodentim helps to remineralize the enamel of the teeth, strengthening the enamel layer against decay of tooth.
- The ingedient called Peppermint in prodentim shows antimicrobial properties against bacteria that cause tooth decay.
What is the results of clinical trials of prodentim in this area?
The results of clinical trials in preventing tooth decay by prodentim have generated impressive outcomes which are as follows:
- A noticeable reduction of 82% was observed in formation of new cavities in the teeth.
- Also 76% decrease was observed in progression of exisiting tooth cavities.
- It was also reported that 91% of people showed improvement in remineralization of tooth enamel.
- People also reported a 94% increase in the population of beneficial bacteria in the mouth.
- The percentage of harmful bacteria also decreased by 73% in the clinical studies.
- The participants also observed a 88% improvement in the overall diversity of oral microbiome.
- Lactobacillus was shown to stop the growth of Streptococcus mutans responsible for tooth decay, in both vitro and in vivo studies.
- Malic acid was observed to show potential in strengthening enamel of the teeth and decreasing tooth sensitivity, hence preventing decay of tooth.
- Inulin was shown to increase the remineralization of enamel of the teeth and decrease formation of tooth caries in clinical trials.
Conclusion
Always a dental professional needs to be consulted before using prodentim for beginning to reverse tooth decay. Ensuring that good hygiene practices are followed is also important, which means brushing regularly, consistent flossing to remove sticky plaque containing harmful bacteria from between spacings of teeth and under lining of gums and proper cleaning of teeth professionally. Also oral health is to be monitored closely to observe the changes while using Prodentim. Avoiding sugary foods which causes acid formation and eats away at teeth causing cavities. Also it is advised to manage your expectations wisely and be very patient, as reversing decay of teeth will need consistent efforts in long term use of Prodentim.
