Probiotic breath mints help whiten teeth

Nutri-Health Supplements, formulator of the Flora Source Multi-Probiotic, has introduced a once-daily probiotic mint, FloraBright Healthy Breath Mints, designed to whiten teeth and maintain optimal oral health.

"Most patients don't hear much from their dentists about the microflora naturally present in the mouth, especially when it comes to teeth whitening," stated Michael Lee, product development director for Nutri-Health, in a press release. "Each of us has a delicate balance of beneficial flora, or bacteria, living in our mouth. These flora help naturally solve tooth and gum issues."

The bleaching agents used in many whitening products can actually work against the mouth's natural stores of microflora and upset this balance, he added.

FloraBright makes use of advanced nutrient technology to combine three strains of probiotics: S. oralis KJ3, S. rattus JH145, and S. uberis KJ2.

"We're taking a cue from the body's inherent know-how by creating a microflora-friendly whitening mint that works with the natural health processes in your mouth," Lee said.

FloraBright contains no harsh bleaching agents and no artificial ingredients. Each spearmint-vanilla-flavored mint is sweetened with stevia, a no-chemical sugar substitute.

Lee recommends one FloraBright mint each day, allowed to dissolve completely and swished around the mouth. This gives the mint's active probiotics maximum access to teeth, tongue, and periodontal tissue.