In our efforts to combat imaginary enemy in form of microbes and viruses, we often take extreme steps. We do get instant results as the solutions presented to us by modern science do work and give results and it works on solutions designed based on direct evidences. A + B = c type. But then, indirect impact, cascading impact is never thought of.
Take for example, the case mouth-wash consumer products. Bad odor is due to problem with Apana (Body’s force to expel toxins from body) which is located in lower body. Problem is with indigestion but temporary mouth wash solution is applied.
As per research,
The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth damage.
So the carelessness of food habits results into tooth damage, via extensive usage of mouth wash and other acidic short term solutions.
This also opens up another hint: Have we thought of impact of eating processed acidic food? It will result into same -> Tooth damage!
Research
Study shows commonly used mouthwash could make saliva significantly more acidic
The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth damage.
A team led by Dr Raul Bescos from the University of Plymouth’s Faculty of Health gave a placebo mouthwash to subjects for seven days, followed by seven days of a chlorhexidine mouthwash.
At the end of each period, the researchers carried out an analysis of the abundance and diversity of the bacteria in the mouth – the oral microbiome – as well as measuring pH, saliva buffering capacity (the ability to neutralise acids in the mouth), lactate, glucose, nitrate and nitrite concentrations.
The research, published in Scientific Reports today, found using chlorhexidine mouthwash over the seven days led to a greater abundance of species within the families of Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, and fewer Bacteroidetes, TM7 and Fusobacteria. This change was associated with an increase in acidity, seen in lower salivary pH and buffering capacity.
Overall, chlorhexidine was found to reduce microbial diversity in the mouth, although the authors cautioned more research was needed to determine if this reduction in diversity itself increased the risk of oral disease.
https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/study-shows-commonly-used-mouthwash-could-increase-risk-of-damage-to-teeth
