Good oral health goes beyond brushing and flossing. In addition to regular dental visits and a good routine, maintaining a balanced diet and caring for your oral microbiome can be game-changing to your oral health and overall well-being.
A growing body of research has shed light on the crucial role of our oral microbiome, but how do we maintain it?
This article aims to demystify the terms prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics, and paraprobiotics, and explore how they can be utilized to support oral health.
What’s the difference between prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics and paraprobiotics?
With more information circulating the internet, magazines and news about prebotics, probiotics and the importance for our microbiomes, we want to shed light on any confusion between the terms.
Prebiotics: Nurturing the Good Guys
Prebiotics are non-digestible dietary fibers that serve as a food source for beneficial bacteria in our microbiome.
By selectively stimulating the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria, prebiotics promote a healthy microbial balance.
A common prebiotic is aloe vera. It's rich in vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, glycoproteins, anthraquinones, and acemannan. Aloe vera can be found in all Truthpaste toothpastes and mouthwashes.
Probiotics: The Good Bacteria Army
Probiotics, on the other hand, are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host.
Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are among the most common probiotic strains used in oral health formulations.
These beneficial bacteria can help balance the oral microbiome, prevent the colonization of harmful bacteria, and support the body's natural defenses.
Postbiotics: The Hidden Helpers
Postbiotics are the metabolic byproducts of probiotics or other microorganisms.
They include various compounds such as organic acids, enzymes, peptides, and antimicrobial substances.
These substances play a significant role in modulating the host's immune response, reducing inflammation, and promoting oral health.
Paraprobiotics: The Inactive Allies
Paraprobiotics refer to non-viable, heat-treated probiotic bacteria or their cellular components.
While they do not possess live microorganisms, paraprobiotics can still have beneficial effects on the host by stimulating the immune system and promoting a balanced oral microbiome.
Research suggests that paraprobiotics may have advantages in terms of stability and safety, as they eliminate the risk of introducing live bacteria.
Our mouthwash contains a non-viable strain of Lactobacillus plantarum, carefully formulated to:
- promote a healthy oral microbiome
- sooth the oral cavity
- strengthen the oral musosa barrier
- and protect against harmful bacteria and gum issues
 Marisa BattrickShe / Her |
Marisa has spent the past nine years researching and developing oral care. During that time she has worked with cosmetic scientists and formulators, and developed expertise in the intricacies of ingredient compatibility. She is passionate about harnessing the benefits of natural ingredients to improve oral health. Her favourite ingredients are neem and aloe vera, and her most used Truthpaste products are Peppermint & Wintergreen and Probiotic Mouthwash. |
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I am loving this easy to use tastes great. It doesn’t froth in the mouth or need to rinse it just leaves a wonderful clean fresh feeling. The floss is easy to use and doesn’t get caught up or wedged like others. The mouth wash has a real zing to it you can feel it working and refreshing your mouth between brushing.
I have been using the mask for over a week now and I can definitely feel the sensitivity on my teeth has reduced. I need to see how it is in a few months but so far I am pleased.
A tooth paste that does exactly what it claims, my teeth feel so much healthier.
Brought for my son his never going back to a normal toothpaste again he likes the fresh minty taste
It’s comforting knowing when my son inevitably swallows most of the toothpaste in his mouth, it’s natural and doesn’t contain nasty chemicals. He also enjoys the taste and the last natural toothpaste we had he would clamp his mouth shut, so we are very pleased with this product
Pleasantly surprised by this toothpaste, ive had some really bad tasting flouride free toothpastes so I had very low expectations. But ive enjoyed this one thoroughly, we also got the kids mild mint for my son and he can’t get enough. Really pleased we’ve found truth paste, love that it’s not in plastic too!
It has the tart, aromatic taste of normal toothpaste that promises to therefore be good for your teeth. Not being able to guarantee I will always clean twice a day, I find that my teeth have become stronger in their roots, they may have even self repaired in places and they're cleaner than they've ever been.
If more than one household member is using it, there needs to be a little spoon to neatly take some each time ("toothbrush marks" in the paste can be a little off-putting) It would be nice if the jar came with something small and biodegradable like that
These interdental brushes are very well designed for the job they have to do.
Also good to feel one is not adding to all the plastic that is out there.
Thank you.
I was recommended this toothpaste to try as more natural alternative to the commercial brands after complaining about reactions from the chemical formula used in these brands. Although I have only used them for a couple of weeks I am more than satisfied with the results, there has been no painful reaction from the product, my gums feel firmer and I believe it may also help with my sensitive digestive system. I will continue using this product and observe if it continues to work.
I love the way a small amount of this goes a long way. I also love the way it forms a true paste that feels like it is cleaning and coating and feeding my teeth & gums.
I have only been using the tooth powder for a few weeks and I can't really see a noticeable difference but I love the way the product feels and my teeth do "feel" better.
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