Prevention and Treatment
Practice of good oral hygiene including daily brushing, flossing and the use of appropriate mouthwash can significantly reduce the number of oral bacteria and inhibit their proliferation. Oral bacteria often live in plaque, a kind of biofilm and hence mechanical removal of plaque is the most effective way of getting rid of harmful oral bacteria, as bacterial biofilms are notoriously resistant to antibiotics and antimicrobial rinses. However, there are some remedies used in the treatment of oral bacterial infection, in conjunction with mechanical cleaning.
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