THE EFFECT OF DIETARY COMPONENTS ON THE ORAL MICROBIOME COMPOSITION IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

THE EFFECT OF DIETARY COMPONENTS ON THE ORAL MICROBIOME COMPOSITION IN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

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Dental caries is a microbe-mediated disease, and immature permanent teeth are more susceptible to caries.The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between diet, caries and oral microbiome in school-aged children and adolescents.Material and method: 25 healthy school-aged children and adolescents filled in a questionnaire regarding food and drink consumption Girls Balboa Tees with recognized cariogenic and erosive potential.

For each subject, an oral examination was performed, and a sample of dental plaque was collected.Gram staining was used to identify the bacteria strains.Results.

The Gram-positive cocci are the predominant bacteria strain in this group.There are changes in diet and oral flora with advancing age.The consumption of sweetened and 3-VR carbonated drinks is increasing.

The number of Gram-positive cocci and bacilli is increasing, while the number of Gram-negative cocci and bacilli is decreasing.Conclusions.This study has found a positive association between caries and the daily consumption of sweets, sweetened drinks, and carbonated drinks.

Artificial sweeteners do not have a protective effect against caries in the condition of daily consumption of foods with cariogenic and erosive potential.