{"id":85,"date":"2018-12-13T23:27:35","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T04:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/?p=85"},"modified":"2019-08-15T23:29:44","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T03:29:44","slug":"bacteria-the-good-the-bad-the-neutral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/bacteria-the-good-the-bad-the-neutral\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacteria: The Good, the Bad &#038; the Neutral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren\u2019t all bad! In fact, some play an important role in keeping up your overall health. Some oral bacteria, however, can cause serious problems and must be fought with <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#HygieneCleanings\">good oral hygiene<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/about-us\/\">Dr. Todd<\/a>from Cypress Springs Family Dentistry in Cypress would like to help you understand the role bacteria play in your health and wellness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"278\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.27.57-AM.png\" alt=\"Bacteria\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.27.57-AM.png 278w, https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-16-at-11.27.57-AM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What are Bacteria?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bacteria are very small organisms made of just one single cell. That\u2019s compared to over 37 trillion cells in the human body! Bacteria have their own DNA and they need sources of energy (food) just like you do. Nearly 700 different kinds of bacteria can live in your mouth, but most people only have 34-72 types present at any given time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>What Do Bacteria Do?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Of all the bacteria in your mouth, some are good, some are bad, and some simply neutral. The good bacteria \u2013 called probiotics \u2013 assist with digestion, which begins in the mouth.&nbsp; The bad bacteria, however, can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#ToothColoredFillings\">tooth decay<\/a> and severe <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/services\/general-dentistry\/#GumDisease\">gum disease<\/a>. The following three kinds of bacteria are on the <em>Most Wanted<\/em> list for being known to harm your oral health:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>Streptococcus mutans<\/em> are bacteria most often blamed for tooth decay. These bacteria feed off any sugar left in your mouth after eating. As they feed, they produce acid that breaks down your tooth layer by layer.<\/li><li><em>denticola<\/em> and <em>P. gingivalis<\/em> are the biggest offenders causing gum disease or periodontal disease. These bacteria produce toxins that harm your gum tissue. Your body\u2019s natural response is to create inflammation to fight the toxins. But long-term chronic inflammation is bad for your mouth and body and can even cause tooth loss[LINK].<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>The Oral-Systemic Link: \u201cThe foot bone\u2019s connected to the\u2026 leg bone!\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember the simple lesson we learned when we were kids, that every part of your body is connected to another part? If you\u2019re unhealthy in any area of your life, another area will become unhealthy too. This is especially true when it comes to your mouth. The health of your teeth, gums, and jaw are a good indication of the health everywhere else in your body. Your mouth is a major entry point into your body through both digestion and your bloodstream. Harmful bacteria can infect other parts of your body by traveling through your gut or entering the blood vessels in your gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heart health and diabetes are the most well-known connections between oral health and overall health, but research is growing and expanding every day. All of these connections, or, <em>links<\/em>, form the <em>oral-systemic link<\/em>. Dentist, doctors, and researchers work together to understand the oral-systemic link and how we can use it to promote better health in all areas of your life. A recent study showed \u201csignificant associations\u201d between the antibodies of certain oral bacteria with pancreatic cancer! Antibodies are your body\u2019s way of fending off harmful substances. If your mouth has a lot of antibodies for a certain kind of bacteria, it could mean your body is fighting illness\u2014both in your mouth and in other parts of your body. This is amazing news because pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to detect and fight. By harnessing the power of the oral-systemic link, you can get far ahead of severe health problems before they even start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1880, W.D. Miller said, <em>\u201cOral bacteria can explain most, if not all, of the illnesses of mankind.\u201d<\/em> Ahead of your time, much, Mr. Miller?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good oral hygiene\u2014brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly\u2014is important for keeping the bad bacteria at bay. If you\u2019d like to learn more about how a healthy mouth promotes a healthy, happy life, <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/contact-us\/\">make an appointment<\/a> with us today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The content of this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.perio.org\/consumer\/pocket-reduction-procedures.htm\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/basics\/threats-to-dental-health\/article\/types-of-bacteria-in-the-mouth-0316\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/conditions\/cancer\/article\/ada-10-oral-bacteria-may-signal-risk-for-pancreatic-cancer?thumbparam=cancer\/178095593\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttp:\/\/www.colgate.com\/en\/us\/oc\/oral-health\/basics\/mouth-and-teeth-anatomy\/article\/oral-bacteria-what-lives-in-your-mouth-0513\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren\u2019t all bad! In fact, some play an important role &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/bacteria-the-good-the-bad-the-neutral\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":86,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Bacteria: The Good, the Bad &amp; the Neutral | Cypress Springs Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cypressspringsdental.com\/blog\/bacteria-the-good-the-bad-the-neutral\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Bacteria: The Good, the Bad &amp; the Neutral | Cypress Springs Family Dentistry\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Living in a land of antibacterial gels, soaps, plastics, and even fabrics, it might surprise you to hear that tons of bacteria live in your mouth every day, and they aren\u2019t all bad! 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