Is this kind of mouthwash suitable for everyone?

There is a kind of mouthwash that claims to contain probiotics. Probiotics seem to be suitable for both women and children and are really good, but what is the reality?

01 Who are probiotics beneficial to?

When it comes to probiotics, many people can't help but feel favorable. First, there is no problem with taking probiotics orally. Since they can be eaten, adding them to oral health products, whether useful or not, must not be harmful, right? Second, since they are probiotics, they must be used to kill harmful bacteria, so they should generally be useful.

In this world, many things do have a relationship of mutual promotion and mutual restraint. But whether it is mutual promotion or mutual restraint depends on the specific analysis of the specific problem.

It is generally well documented that lactobacillus, as a probiotic, can inhibit periodontal pathogens.

But if it is said that it can inhibit caries-causing bacteria, it is a bit "black and white". This is because Lactobacillus itself is a type of bacteria that causes caries. Although it is not as powerful as Streptococcus mutans, it is definitely not innocent. The probiotics added to mouthwash may not be exactly the same as the Lactobacillus in caries-causing bacteria, but at least they are close relatives. Do we really need to use probiotics to inhibit caries-causing bacteria and sacrifice them for the sake of justice?

02 The principle of probiotics inhibiting periodontal pathogens

The key to probiotics' ability to inhibit periodontal pathogens is that they can produce acid. Another characteristic of acid-producing bacteria is that they are acid-resistant. Caries-causing bacteria are also acid-producing bacteria, so they also have this characteristic.

It has been proven that cariogenic bacteria can continue to grow happily in a very acidic environment. Therefore, probiotics have no way to deal with cariogenic bacteria by creating an acidic environment.

03 Believing in advertisements is really dangerous!

At this point, some people may think, who cares what bacteria it can inhibit? Isn't it good enough to have some use? I didn't expect to use toothpaste in the first place.

However, what we must be aware of is that if the person who uses this mouthwash already has a sour mouth, then it will just add fuel to the fire!

In addition, children and expectant mothers are the most susceptible to tooth decay. If you choose such oral health products, you will feel like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth!

Therefore, it is really important to choose the right oral health products!