Biofilm Reduction with Hybenex
Do you remember in dental hygiene school when bacteria and biofilm was explained? Back when I was in dental hygiene school, it was just switching from being called plaque to biofilm, which with research showed that the bacteria found in the oral cavity was more complicated than originally thought. This complex matrix that bacteria forms is a key part in managing infection anywhere, but definitely in the mouth. Now, years after I have graduated, there has been so much research on biofilm, what it is, and how it reacts to the space around it in the oral cavity. And with that research has come better ways on managing it.
Why is managing biofilm and the bacterial load so important? We know that the bacterial load in the mouth refers to the number and types of bacteria present in the oral cavity at any given time. The mouth is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. The bacterial load in the mouth can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as diet, oral hygiene practices, and overall health. When this load becomes unbalanced, these harmful bacteria can cause infection or decay in your patients, especially in patients who are immunocompromised or fighting bacteria somewhere else in their body.
One product that I’ve been using the last few months and am sold on is HYBENX. With numerous supporting research, and now my anecdotal research, this product helps decrease biofilm and in turn decrease inflammation in any patient that presents with biofilm (and let’s be honest- isn’t that everyone?!). It’s easy to use, comes in easy to use liquid or gel, and is easy to see when applied due to the color. If you’ve been searching for something new to help mitigate biofilm in your patients, you’ll definitely want to check out this product.
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xoxo, Melia
Interested in learning more, and how you can incorporate HYBENX into your practice, check out there website. Thank you to EPIEN Medical, Inc for supporting dental hygienists around the globe, and for supporting us at Hygiene Edge.