The Effectiveness of Pribiotic Yogurt Drinks in Reducing the Number of streptococcus mutans in Dental Plaque of Children aged 12-14 Years (A Research Report)

Dental caries and periodontal disease is a public health problem in all countries in the world, they be come a "silent epidemic" that threatens children and adults around the world. Caries is a disease caused by an interaction between bacterial plaque,diet, and teeth. There is no doubth that in the absence of plaque caries will not arise.Caries is a disease caused by the intrection of bacterial plaque, diet, and the teeth. Plaque is dominated by Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus. They are included as cariogenic bacterias because of their ability to form the acid from carbons which can be fermented, then produce cavites and thrive in acidic conditions. The microorganism can attach to the tooth surface because of its ability to make the extra-celular polysaccharides