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- What are probiotics?
Probiotics are live microbial organisms that are naturally present
throughout the body. They are often referred to as “beneficial” or “good”
bacteria. There are specific strains of probiotics that are beneficial for
helping to make your teeth whiter and freshen your breath while supporting
tooth and gum health. These probiotics are different from the good bacteria
used to promote digestive health. The good bacteria in EvoraPlus® and
EvoraKids® work to promote a good balance of healthy bacteria in the
mouth.
- What is EvoraKids?
EvoraKids is a delicious chew that contains beneficial bacteria that are
naturally found in healthy mouths. In EvoraKids, our key ingredient, the
ProBiora3® probiotic blend, has been adjusted to best suit the unique oral care
needs of kids.
- Can I just give EvoraPlus to my kids?
Yes. EvoraPlus is safe for all ages, however, since EvoraPlus is a mint, it should
only be given to children who are old enough to eat mints without risk of
choking. EvoraKids is recommended for children ages 3 – 10, since the
ProBiora3 probiotic blend in it is specifically geared to promote a healthy
balance of bacteria in kids' mouths.
- Our family is big on brushing and flossing. My kids brush as least twice daily
and floss once daily. Why do we need to add EvoraKids to our oral care
routine?
Even families or individuals with excellent oral care habits should use
EvoraKids because, while brushing and flossing are excellent and necessary
tools for keeping teeth clean and healthy, they do nothing to positively affect
the bacterial balance of the mouth. In fact, those who use alcohol-based
mouthwashes that claim to kill 99.9% of bacterial in the mouth – and similar
mouthwashes – may have increased oral care problems, as these products strip
the mouth of both good and bad bacteria. The probiotics EvoraKids give
beneficial bacteria the upper hand, keeping the bacteria that threaten tooth
and gum health at bay.
- Can my child take EvoraKids when using medication?
Yes. There are no known interactions between EvoraKids and medications. In
fact, it is wise to use EvoraKids during and after a course of antibiotics,
which can disrupt the bacterial balance in the mouth.
- Do my children need EvoraKids if I already give them daily probiotic
supplements?
Yes! Other probiotics for children generally contain acidophilus or
biffidobacterium, both of which are intended to maintain a healthy bacterial
balance in the digestive tract. EvoraKids, however, contains the best blend
of ProBiora3 probiotics suitable for promoting children’s oral health.
- Do I need to keep EvoraKids refrigerated?
No. EvoraKids is shelf-stable at room temperature. The beneficial bacteria in
this innovative oral care probiotics blend are freeze dried and activate on
contact with your saliva.
- What is the best way to use EvoraPlus or EvoraKids?
For best results, the best time to use EvoraPlus or EvoraKids is immediately
after brushing teeth, since brushing removes the surface particles and leaves
the surfaces of teeth in the best condition for the probiotics to attach and
colonize. Children can also use EvoraKids if they are unable to brush their
teeth immediately after eating a meal. This will replenish the beneficial
bacteria in their mouth at a time when the harmful, opportunist S. mutans
would normally restore its forces by consuming the bits of food stuck –
particularly sugary foods and carbohydrates - to and between teeth. When
using EvoraKids, simply have your child pop the chew in their mouth,
experience the Wild Very Cherry Berry BLAST OFF of flavor and they are ready to
go! EvoraKids is also simple for traveling, since it comes in an easy-to-use
bottle and it does not require refrigeration.
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Do my children still need to use mouthwashes if they are using EvoraKids?
This is a tricky question. When using EvoraKids, your children will not need
antibacterial or plaque-control mouthwashes. In fact, antibacterial
mouthwashes are specifically NOT recommended for use with EvoraKids, as
these mouthwashes are intended to eliminate all bacteria in the mouth, thus
rendering the probiotic benefits of the products ineffective. However, we
recommend continuing the use of fluoride mouthwashes for children, as these
products have been proven to help strengthen the enamel of children’s teeth
without disrupting the healthy balance of bacteria in their mouths.
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Can my child chew EvoraKids and still get the full benefits of probiotic
protection?
The absolute BEST way to use EvoraKids is to allow it to dissolve for about
one minute, then swish it around the mouth so the probiotics are given the
opportunity to reach the crevices and chewing surfaces of the teeth.
- Is EvoraKids safe for use with braces or expanders?
YES! EvoraKids is the perfect complement to the oral hygiene regimine of
children who wear braces and expanders, which can make it extremely
difficult to keep teeth clean and well-flossed.
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