ABSTRACT
Contents 20.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 403 20.2 Bacterial Composition of the Oral Cavity ...................................................................... 404 20.3 Defensive Mechanisms of the Mouth ............................................................................. 406 20.4 Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Oral Cavity .......................................................................... 407 20.5 Dental Caries ................................................................................................................. 408 20.6 Periodontal Disease .........................................................................................................412 20.7 Yeast Infections ...............................................................................................................413 20.8 Nonspecific Symptoms of the Mouth ..............................................................................414 20.9 Halitosis ..........................................................................................................................415 20.10 Conclusion ....................................................................................................................416 Acknowledgments ....................................................................................................................416 References ................................................................................................................................416
