Can Probiotics work for you?
What are probiotics? Live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Probiotics are commonly consumed as part of fermented foods with specially added active live cultures; such as in yogurt, soy yogurt, or as dietary supplements.
Now there are probiotics that have been specifically designed to improve oral health. Over 30 years in the making comes the Probiora3 (developed at the Harvard affiliated Forsyth Institute) probiotics system.
ProBiora3 is a revolutionary new application of probiotics, which have traditionally been used to support digestive and immune health. ProBiora3 is the first probiotic mint specifically designed for complete oral care. This all-in-one product supports gum and tooth health and naturally freshens breath while gently whitening teeth.
The unique blend of bacteria in ProBiora3 has the ability to help suppress the levels of s. mutans in the mouth. S. Mutans is one of the major culprits in causing cavities in the mouth. The bacteria in ProBiora3 also produce hydrogen peroxide. The hydrogen peroxide helps inhibit the growth of the bacteria that cause gum disease and can also help to whiten your teeth. The bacteria also oxidize the volatile sulfur compounds that are responsible for bad breath.
Who can benefit from these probiotics? Here is a list of some people who might benefit from the probiotics:
1 Elderly patients (especially if they have diminished salivary flows).
2 Patients ho have excessive areas of root surface exposure.
3 Patients with high risks for getting cavities.
4 Patients who have lost some of their dexterity in being able to brush and floss.
As with everything, compliance is a must. Usually the system is started right after a hygiene visit. The first 10 days you dissolve a single EvoraPro mint (only available at dental offices) in your mouth, after that there is a maintenance dose, the EvoraPlus (available through dental offices, pharmacies and online), that is actually dissolved twice a day in the mouth. After each hygiene visit you should start with the EvoraPro mints to best utilize the added strength if possible.
If you have any questions, please go their website at Oragenics.com to get their info. We have started carrying the EvoraPro (which also comes with a one month supply of the EvoraPlus). If you are interested in trying these products please let us know at your next hygiene visit.