I have begun an #experiment on my oral health.
My hypothesis is that ancient humans existed in symbiosis with helpful oral bacteria, but modern humans have lost this relationship by increasing the amount of starch and sugar in our diet. Brushing teeth minimises the amount of food left in your mouth for bacteria but doesn’t encourage good bacteria.
#Lactobacillus, which I use to make yogurt seems to be one of humanity’s longest bacterial friends.
So every time after I brush my teeth, I swish a spoonful of yogurt around my mouth.
I also eat a low sugar and high fibre diet
I don’t have a way to test the bacteria in my mouth, so I will see if my overall oral health seems to improve over the long term, which isn’t very scientific, but, it’s my mouth.
#OralHealth #Teeth #Health #Wellbeing