The Oral Microbiome Plays a Larger Role in Health Than Many Realize with Dr. Kami Hoss
Dr. Kami Hoss on Why Bacterial Balance in the Mouth Matters for Whole-Body Wellness The human mouth hosts a complex community of bacteria that plays an essential role in daily health. This oral microbiome supports digestion, protects tissues, and helps regulate immune responses. When balanced, it contributes to oral comfort and systemic stability. When disrupted, it may influence inflammation and health concerns that extend well beyond the gums. Dr. Kami Hoss explains that understanding this bacterial ecosystem offers important insight into how oral health connects with long-term wellness. Dentistry increasingly recognizes the mouth as a living environment rather than a collection of isolated structures. The health of this environment depends on how bacteria interact with one another and with the body as a whole. The Oral Microbiome as a Living Ecosystem Hundreds of bacterial species coexist in the mouth. Some protect enamel and soft tissue, while others...