Oral hygiene habits: Good oral hygiene habits, such as brushing teeth, flossing and gargling, can reduce the accumulation of dental plaque and help maintain a healthy oral ecology.
2, eating habits: diet has a great impact on the oral ecosystem. A high-sugar diet can easily lead to dental caries, while foods rich in fiber can help clean the mouth.
3, saliva secretion: saliva has a protective effect in the mouth, can wash away bacteria, maintain acid-base balance, and help digestion. Insufficient saliva secretion may affect oral health.
4. Microbial community: There are a large number of microorganisms in the oral cavity, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. The species and quantity of microorganisms will affect the oral ecological balance, which is related to periodontitis, gingivitis and other problems.
5, drug use: some drugs may affect saliva secretion, leading to dry mouth, thus affecting the self-cleaning mechanism of the mouth.
6. Smoking and drinking: Smoking and drinking will affect the health of oral mucosa and saliva and increase the risk of tooth and gum diseases.
7. Other factors: Pregnant women, the elderly and people with impaired immune system are vulnerable to oral health. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases may affect oral health. Genetic factors will affect the oral ecology of individuals to some extent. Long-term stress may affect the immune system function, thus affecting oral health.
Main components of oral ecosystem
1, bacteria: There are a large number of bacteria in the mouth, which are divided into beneficial bacteria and pathogenic bacteria. Beneficial bacteria help to maintain oral health, such as creating an acidic environment and inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria. However, some bacteria can cause gingivitis, dental caries and other problems.
2. Viruses: There are also some viruses in the mouth, including herpes virus. Viruses may cause oral diseases, such as aphtha.
3. Fungi: Fungi include yeast, etc. They can also exist in the mouth. In general, they usually do not cause problems, but when the immune system is damaged, they may cause problems such as candida infection.
4. Saliva components: Saliva contains many components, including enzymes, protein and ions. These components play an important role in maintaining oral ecological balance and protecting oral health.
5. Mucosa: Oral mucosa is a part of the oral ecosystem, which provides a surface for microorganisms to attach to and is also an important place for immune response.
6. Tooth and periodontal structure: The surfaces of teeth and periodontal tissues are also places where microorganisms grow and attach. The occurrence of dental caries and periodontal diseases is closely related to the activities of microorganisms on these surfaces.