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Effect of probiotic interventions on oral health in children: a systematic review.

Frontiers in dental medicine · Bondre S, Shetty V, Kumari M, Shetty U · 2026-09-16

A systematic review of 21 studies found that probiotic supplementation in children under 6 years showed promise in reducing caries progression and lowering cavity-causing bacteria levels, though benefits varied significantly depending on the specific probiotic strain used.

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