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How to protect the good bacteria in your mouth

BBC News Brasil6 September 2026 at 00:45

Oral microbiota plays a fundamental role in maintaining the health of the mouth and the human body. The article addresses the importance of protecting the beneficial bacteria that inhabit the oral cavity.

The central question of the article revolves around which foods should be consumed to preserve the health and diversity of the microbes present in the mouth. Microbial diversity is considered essential for the proper functioning of the oral ecosystem.

The article suggests that diet can be an important tool in protecting these favorable bacteria, indicating that nutrition directly influences the composition of oral microbiota.

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