Bacteria are single celled microorganisms that inhibit virtually every square inch of the planet. There are hundreds of thousands of strains, some pathogenic, some beneficial. Typically in the past, the normal bacteria in our bodies, and more specifically our mouths, served to keep things tidy and eat up disease and other unwanted particles. Our immune systems kept normal levels of pathogenic bacteria in check. Modern living has precipitated oral bacteria overgrowth. Simple carbs like white flour, sugar, and alcohol - as well as stress and toxins - have tipped the scales in favor of pathogenic bacteria and their proliferation. Mycotoxins, the waste of pathogenic bacteria and anaerobic bacteria that seep from root canals, can be particularly toxic. This sets off a negative spiral for our oral and overall health as these acids and toxins can coat teeth, be swallowed, or absorbed into the bloodstream through thinning gums.