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PROBIOTICS FOR ORAL HEALTH

Probiotics to Protect Your Precious Smile

The oral cavity harbors a rich and complex microbiota unique to everyone: one milliliter of human saliva contains approximately 100 million bacteria. Under normal conditions and with proper oral hygiene, the oral microbiota is balanced and works as a natural defense system against opportunistic bacteria. However, this balance can be altered by lifestyle factors, illnesses or physiological factors which disrupt the oral microflora.

Probiotics are well documented for their beneficial effects in supporting good oral health, while answering consumer’s need for efficient, yet natural personal care solutions. Based on its extensive expertise in probiotics selection and development, Lallemand Health Solutions has a portfolio of solutions to address the oral health market.

Oralis SB is a unique combination of three probiotic bacteria, L. helveticus Rosell®-52, L. rhamnosus Rosell®-11, B. longum Rosell®-175 and one probiotic yeast, S. boulardii CNCM I-1079 and is supported by 13 clinical studies in children and adults, with three clinical studies on the control of the growth of S. mutans count and support of healthy teeth, eight clinical studies on gum health and plaque formation, and one clinical study on the maintenance of a healthy salivary pH, along with in vitro documentation on modes of action. This probiotic combination is one of the most documented formulas in the world for the maintenance of oral health. Studies have shown this probiotic combination provided similar or better results in comparison with widely used mouthwashes containing chlorhexidine or sodium fluoride.

Based on previous significant results supporting oral health, the three probiotic bacterial strains from Oralis, were further studied, alone or in combination for the maintenance of a healthy breath. In vitro studies showed a competition effect against opportunistic microorganisms found in the oral cavity. Moreover, Oralis’ inhibitory effect against the emission of malodourous gases produced by P. gingivalis and T. denticola was evaluated in vitro.

As formulation specialists, we can help you develop unique combinations for oral health. Choose from our list of compatible ingredients such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin C or D to consolidate the oral health positioning with extra claims. We have a wide range of available delivery forms, such as room-stable chewable tablets, powder in sachet as ingestible mouthwash or xylitol-based orodispersible powder, along with delicious natural flavors or our new lozenges with their slow melting properties and their fresh, slightly sweet flavor, they leave a pleasant feeling in the mouth. Lozenges bring added solutions for gut and oral health as demonstrated in a recent study on halitosis.

This combination with different conditions (dose) has also been studied in one clinical study on mouth health in patients who completed head-and-neck cancer therapy.

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  • Oralis SB has gained new Canadian claims allowing to state that this probiotic formula is a natural alternative to conventional mouthwashes.

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  • Oralis is now available as lozenges, which brings added solutions for oral health.

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Lallemand Health Solutions has gained new Canadian claims for its probiotic formula Oralis SB, one of the most documented probiotics for oral health.

These are additions to the previously approved claims by the Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), the regulatory agency for natural health products in Canada, for ORALIS SB. These new claims confirm that Oralis SB formula: Read more 

Everyone is subject to unpleasant odors stemming from the oral cavity from time to time, especially after eating strongly odorous food like garlic or onions. In 85% of cases, the root cause of bad breath is due to the emission of malodorous gases from the mouth called volatile sulfur compounds. Lifestyle habits like smoking, drinking alcohol or dietary habits can also lead to halitosis, which affects 6% to 50% of the human population worldwide. Food debris in-between teeth or dental plaque, feed oral microorganisms, resulting in the production of these malodourous gases. Read more
On World Oral Health Day, we want to raise awareness on the importance of oral health, as it can contributes to maintenance of health and wellness but also to various health conditions. This article will embrace an important theme: how do the millions of bacteria in your mouth evolve from infancy to adulthood? Read more 
Oral health is is certainly more than just a pretty smile, it includes the promotion and maintenance of healthy teeth, gums, breath, and your entire mouth. 97% of US adult consumers value oral health, so basically everyone.  And 68% of US adults affirm having good oral health makes them confident in their daily life. Read more
The oral cavity harbors a rich and complex microflora, unique to everyone: one milliliter of human saliva contains approximately 100 million bacteria. The oral cavity is favorable for a variety of bacteria, where more than 700 species can be detected. Oral microflora evolves with age: at birth, the infant mouth is sterile but within hours is colonized with streptococci. With the appearance of first teeth, new niches are available for bacterial colonization, and new bacterial species colonize the surface of the dental enamel, forming dental plaque, while other anaerobic bacteria colonize gingival crevices. During puberty, changes in hormone levels alter oral microflora to transition to an adult oral flora. The oral microflora becomes more and more diverse over time until it reaches an equilibrium and remains stable, although some external factors can alter this balance. Read more

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