Your Mouth Is A Cave For Microbes

The video explores the mouth as a habitat for diverse microbes, highlighting its role in health. It delves into historical discoveries about oral bacteria, including the parasitic chemo theory explaining tooth decay. The video examines protists like Trichomonas Tenax and Entamoeba Gingivalis, discussing their potential roles in oral diseases. It concludes by emphasizing the complexity of the oral microbiome and its interactions with human health.

What is the primary role of the mouth from a microbial perspective?

• A communication device

• A tool for digestion

• A sensory organ

• A habitat for bacteria

Who was the first to document bacteria from the human mouth?

• Willoughby D. Miller

• Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

• Robert Koch

• Louis Pasteur

What theory did Miller propose regarding tooth decay?

• The worm theory

• The parasitic chemo theory

• The acid-base theory

• The microbial invasion theory

Which protist is associated with periodontal disease but not confirmed to cause it?

• Giardia Lamblia

• Entamoeba Histolytica

• Plasmodium Falciparum

• Trichomonas Tenax

What is the significance of Entamoeba Gingivalis in oral health?

• It is a beneficial microbe for oral hygiene

• It is found in large numbers in periodontitis patients

• It is harmless and not related to any disease

• It is a confirmed cause of gingivitis

How is the oral microbiome similar to a cave ecosystem?

• Both host complex and mysterious ecosystems

• Both are unaffected by external changes

• Both are dry and barren

• Both have simple and predictable environments

What daily activities influence the oral microbial environment?

• Sleeping and resting

• Reading and writing

• Eating and brushing

• Exercising and meditating