Linda – The Probiotics Tooth Fairy

Probiotics are commonly called “friendly flora” or “beneficial bacteria.” The benefit to using probiotics is that natural, resident bacteria can help preserve the health of the environment in which they naturally thrive. Sound complicated? Think of yogurt. The beneficial bacteria – or probiotics – in yogurt are very helpful in keeping your gut in check when you take antibiotics – the drugs used to fight bacterial infections.

Trick question! Just like other systems in the body, the only thing that can totally wipe out any bacteria is by taking antibiotics or using alcohol-based mouthwashes.