Tooth Candy for Happy, Healthy Smiles

EvoraKids, Oral Care Probiotics for Children 3 to 10 years old

Kids can be a tough crowd, especially when it comes to ensuring that when they brush their teeth, they are actually doing it properly and removing as much plaque as possible. Even children who spend the ideal 3 minutes brushing could be brushing only one side of the teeth, leaving the backsides of teeth full of plaque, and putting them at risk for cavities and even more serious illnesses, like periodontal disease.

It is not uncommon for children who eat diets high in sugar and other tooth-damaging carbohydrates, like sodas, breads and candy to have cavities so deep that the teeth must be removed.

Many parents wonder why one of their children may be more prone to cavities than the rest, especially when they all seem to have the same eating and tooth brushing habits.

When it comes to cavities, it all boils down to bacteria. Dental plaque is full of bacteria – some of that bacteria is helpful, some harmful, and some is completely innocuous. If the bacteria in your child’s plaque is out of balance, the harmful bacteria will take over, crowding out the good bacteria. This harmful bacteria, called Streptococcus mutans, releases acid which erodes tooth enamel. If the erosion goes deep enough, it causes a cavity.

This explains why different children in the same family with the same eating and brushing habits can have different levels of oral health – even a slight imbalance in oral bacteria can cause more tooth decay.

EvoraKids Oral Care Probiotics can reach into the cracks and deep into the crevices of teeth, populating the mouth with beneficial bacteria. Best of all, the wild very cherry berry flavor of EvoraKids chews makes kids ask mom for more “tooth candy” each time they brush!

What do you mean I have to brush my teeth
twice a day?

What’s Going on With Your Gums?

If you’ve been to the dentist lately, it’s likely you’ve had a little talk with the doc about gingivitis or periodontal (gum) disease.  You’re certainly not alone! According the American Dental Association, about 80 percent of the adult population is affected by some level of periodontal disease.

Yes! I hear you!

Most of us think that oral care is very basic – brush two to three times a day, floss once a day, etc.

I’m here to tell you – your mouth is a complex playground, home to more than 500 strains of bacteria. Don’t freak out – most of these bacteria are completely harmless. However – one strain of bacteria in particular has been found to be the root of MANY oral health challenges, including gingivitis and gum disease.

Studies have time and again proven that Streptococcus mutans is known to harm both the teeth and the gums. This nasty invader thrives on your favorite snacks, especially those high in sugar and other processed carbs. Whether you chow down on pasta or pie, these bacteria nosh on the carbs and create the by-product lactic acid, which erodes the protective enamel of your teeth, and eventually affect the dentin within your teeth.

So how are these bacteria affecting my gum health?

Unfortunately, these bacteria LOVE to hide out in the pocket of your gums that holds your tooth in place, which is exactly why brushing and flossing isn’t quite enough to keep the bacteria at bay.

Take control of your oral health!

So, if it’s not just about brushing and flossing, what can you do? Actually, it’s pretty simple. Studies have shown that the best way to combat the dreaded S. mutans is to populate the mouth with beneficial bacteria probiotics that naturally crowd the S. mutans out, stealing both its nutrients and its hiding places.

This blend of probiotics is available in a delicious probiotic mint taken twice daily. Yes! You can take control of your oral care that simply … and look out the next time you go to the dentist. He’ll be sure to smile at the change in your smile.