A thriving oral microbiome, known as the 'good guys' for dental health, is crucially impacted by numerous factors including mouth breathing, saliva production, and oral care products. A particular emphasis is laid on understanding these facets holistically to optimize oral health.

The oral microbiome, much like the gut microbiome, plays a vital role in maintaining oral health. A key component of this is xylitol, which is known to benefit both the oral and nasal microbiomes.

Most oral care products historically focus on disinfection, inadvertently disrupting the microbiome balance. Switching to products that are microbiome-friendly can better support oral health.

The consistency and pH of saliva significantly impact the oral microbiome. Factors such as poor diet and dry mouth—often caused by chronic mouth breathing—lead to a negative pH shift, fostering harmful bacteria overgrowth.

Modern lifestyles have rapidly shifted from agrarian diets to processed alternatives, only in the last 1% of human history. This drastic change is evident in aspects such as the development of facial structures, leading to increased mouth breathing and dry mouths.

Mouth breathing dries out the mouth, particularly during overnight hours, leading to a decrease in saliva production. This not only affects hydration levels but can transform the mouth into a 'cesspool' for bad bacteria, resulting in exacerbated oral issues.

"The majority of our time on this planet has been eating a certain diet, and it’s just the last 1% where we’ve changed it drastically."

Maintaining adequate hydration is imperative. Dehydration leads to diminished salivary output, allowing pathogenic bacteria to thrive, causing bad breath, cracked lips, and even compromising the nasal microenvironment.

• Hydrate regularly to support saliva production and balance the mouth’s pH levels.
• Avoid mouth breathing; whenever possible, switch to nose breathing to keep saliva production optimal.

By advocating for holistic practices including diet management, innovative oral products, mindful hydration, and reduced mouth breathing, we can significantly enhance oral and overall health. Fig Feed Your Good Guys reiterates this inclusive wellness approach.