Impact of sleep on the microbiome of oral biofilms

Abstract excerpt

Dysbiosis of the oral microbiome is associated with diseases such as periodontitis and dental caries. Because the bacterial counts in saliva increase markedly during sleep, it is broadly accepted that the mouth should be cleaned before sleep to help prevent these diseases. However, this practice does not consider oral biofilms, including the dental biofilm. This study aimed to investigate sleep-related changes in...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Dental Health and Care Utilization
• Share to Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
• Share to Oral microbiology and periodontitis research