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 improving 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 by to promote a good balance of healthy bacteria in the mouth.

EvoraKids™ is a delicious chew that contains beneficial bacteria that are naturally found in very healthy mouths. In EvoraKids™, our key ingredient, the ProBiora3 probiotic blend, has been adjusted to best suit the unique oral care needs of 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 blister packet and it does not require refrigeration. .

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.

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.

YES! EvoraKids™ is the perfect supplement for children who wear braces and expanders, which can make it extremely difficult to keep teeth clean and well-flossed.