Last Updated on August 26, 2022 by Neelam Singh
Quick Take
According to a social media post, a probiotic called ‘melting candy’ may aid in gum healing and dental interventions. Probiotics are good for health but they cannot be used as a treatment for any oral condition. Therefore, according to our findings, these claims are Mostly False.
The Claim
A video on social media titled “This soft mineral dissolves in your mouth to rebuild gums and teeth” claims that a probiotic known as “melting soft” can not only treat dental diseases but can also miraculously restore the destroyed dental and supporting tissues.
Fact Check
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are the third most common regulated dietary supplement after vitamins and minerals. These were introduced as health enhancers, which advocated the use of microorganisms to treat specific ailments and inflammations. Fermented foodstuffs include milk, yoghurt, cheese, soy products, juices, fermented teas, and coffee. These could be taken as powders, liquids, gel formulations, or even tablets.
Are probiotics beneficial for health?
Yes. These functional foods are non-toxic, non-pathogenic products that help prevent medical and dental concerns. Probiotics’ primary health benefits include weight loss, improved digestive health, and improved immune responses. There is data emphasising their preventive effects on receding gums, dental caries, oral odor, bleeding gums, and even oral malignancies.
Can Probiotics replace conventional dental procedures?
No. There is no conclusive evidence that these supplements could help in dental treatment. They do not follow the same rigorous standards as medications, and there is no definitive evidence to support their use as a treatment for any oral condition.
Furthermore, it should be emphasized that the prevalence of dental illnesses, including both dental caries and gum recession, is influenced by a variety of variables. These are mostly caused by the complicated interplay of oral microorganisms with genetic, nutritional, and salivary influences. As a result, they are not beneficial in the restoration of degraded teeth or the supporting tissues; rather, their consumption can help in the prevention of oral conditions.
Additionally, while these are safe, their use is still doubtful due to the unpredictability of microbial activity. Thus, these should be avoided in critically unwell patients.
THIP Media Take: There is evidence that probiotics are regulated food supplements that can help prevent dental ailments. However, the repair of demineralization or management of damaged dental tissues needs professional therapy. Thus the claim stands mostly false.
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