BasicBites®, the Game-Changing Soft Chews that are Revolutionizing Oral Care
BasicBites contain our groundbreaking arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate oral microbiome technology that is the result of years of research by renowned dental school scientists. Two sugar free BasicBites a day offer next-level oral care by nourishing and activating pH-raising oral bacteria naturally residing in oral biofilms.
This prebiotic, postbiotic process provides immediate and sustained neutralization of plaque acids, supports enamel remineralization, a healthy noncariogenic microbial ecosystem and has been shown to occlude open dentinal tubules, addressing dentinal hypersensitivity.
BasicBites should be an essential part of your patients’ oral health routine, especially those with dry mouth and high caries rates. Patients and dental professionals can order online – Free shipping, Professional Discount Available
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A Prebiotic, Postbiotic Oral Microbiome Breakthrough
The oral microbiome is a community of billions of bacteria and there are hundreds of species in the mouth. World renowned researchers in the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine discovered beneficial pH-raising bacteria that coexist with the harmful acid generating bacteria in microbial ecosystems on tooth surfaces.
Arginine, an amino acid naturally found in saliva, was isolated as a key substrate that nurtures these protective or commensal arginolytic pH-raising bacteria– a prebiotic process.
When the beneficial bacteria breakdown arginine, they generate alkali (base) as a byproduct– a postbiotic process. These buffers provide immediate and sustained neutralization of harmful plaque acids that helps inhibit tooth demineralization. This postbiotic process also helps create a sustained pH balanced noncariogenic microbial environment.
The pH response of the mixed bacteria in salivary sediment with BasicBites in the presence and absence of glucose generating acid
Conclusion: Evaluation in this study demonstrated that BasicBites, in contrast to its control, is a powerful oral care product that helps maintain healthy teeth by sustaining dental plaque pH levels at or near neutrality even after the introduction of sugar.
Study conducted at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine and sponsored by Ortek Therapeutics, Inc.
Maintaining Oral Homeostasis
By mimicking the protective benefits of saliva, BasicBites also contains calcium, bicarbonate and carbonate. When teeth are in an optimal neutral or alkaline pH environment, the calcium in BasicBites is available to enrich teeth and support the remineralization process. Bicarbonate and carbonate provide additional buffering and help support the acid neutralizing activity of arginine.
As an added benefit, delicious sugar free BasicBites also contain Maltitol Syrup and Xylitol. These sugar alcohols are excellent sweeteners as they are not considered fermentable by acidogenic oral bacteria and could have other tooth supporting benefits.
BasicBites do not kill bacteria or add new living microbes which may never adapt to the oral microbial ecosystem. Simply put, BasicBites provides extra enamel support by activating the mouth’s defenses the way nature intended and is backed by decades of research.
BasicBites Occlude Dentinal Tubules
According to the hydrodynamic theory for tooth sensitivity, dentinal hypersensitivity is related to the movement of inter-tubular fluid. The results of this evaluation demonstrated BasicBites ability to block dentinal tubules after a single application.
Cracking Nature’s Code for Extra Enamel Health –
Revolutionary Prebiotic, Postbiotic Arginine Bicarbonate and Calcium Carbonate Oral Microbiome Technology developed and tested at a US dental school
Replenish and coat enamel with a vital blend of tooth supporting nutrients
Nourish beneficial pH-raising bacteria discovered in dental plaque
Activate production of tooth protecting buffers
Immediate and sustained neutralization of harmful sugar acids
Enrich enamel and support remineralization
Help maintain pH balanced microbial ecosystem that favors oral homeostasis
Backed by decades of supporting science
Contains Maltitol Syrup and Xylitol for added benefits
Available in mouthwatering chocolate and caramel flavors – sugar, gluten and dairy free, vegan suitable – just 15 calories each
Each 120 count bag is a two month supply
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What Your Colleagues Are Saying About BasicBites
“I really love BasicBites and can’t spread the word enough. BasicBites are the perfect product to simplify the critical task of balancing the oral pH environment. BasicBites contain the vital tooth protecting nutrients, arginine, calcium carbonate and bicarbonate, making this the perfect product of choice.” Sarah Clark, RDH, IPDH
Sarah Clark, RDH, IPDH is a clinician, past President the Maine Dental Hygienists’ Association, speaker, published author, adjunct clinical faculty member at Coastal Carolina Community College.
“Through my personal experience with Sjögren’s Syndrome coupled with my dental hygiene background, I have become an expert on dry mouth (xerostomia) and methods to address its symptoms. BasicBites are a great and delicious tool to combat the effects dry mouth can have on your oral pH and your teeth. That’s why I use BasicBites as a part of my daily routine.” Brooke Crouch, RDH
Brooke Crouch is a registered dental hygienist, published author, national speaker, consultant, and Sjögren’s patient. She is the founder of Brooke Crouch Dental Consulting LLC.
“Harmful microbes thrive in an acidic environment. Chewing BasicBites twice a day boosts the oral pH to neutral and creates a hostile environment for the acid trouble makers.” Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP
Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP is a highly sought-after international speaker, prolific author, and RDH Magazine feature writer. She is a recognized expert on the oral microbiome, ergonomics, salivary dysfunction, cariology and erosive tooth wear, and employment law.
“As a pediatric dentist and a mom, I love that I can reach for BasicBites while wearing both hats. The fact that BasicBites cleanse the teeth as well as provide beneficial ingredients that boost enamel health and raise the oral pH (arginine, bicarbonate, carbonate, and calcium) make them the one treat I’m quick to recommend to all my fellow mom friends and dental professionals.” Taylor McFarland, DDS
Dr. McFarland is a Board Certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a member of the American Dental Association.
“BasicBites saved my son’s teeth. Not only are they seriously delicious, but they work! The cutting edge science keeps the oral cavity’s pH healthy while coating the teeth with tooth supporting nutrients that help keep your mouth happy and healthy!” Shannon Nanne, RDH
Shannon Nanne, RDH has spent most of her professional career focused on creating awareness of oral cancer and its side effects. She was the executive director of the Global Oral Cancer Forum 2016. She’s authored articles in several publications and has sat on the Corporate Council for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene for almost two decades.
Brian Nový discusses BasicBites revolutionary prebiotic + postbiotic technology – Click here
“Finally oral healthcare professionals have a way to improve saliva and nurture the growth of beneficial bacteria.” Brian Nový, DDS
Dr. Nový is an international thought leader in the science of dental caries management and evidence-based dentistry. Dr. Nový is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Academy of Dentistry International.
View Michelle Strange’s Chairside chat video – Click here
Michelle Strange, RDH is a practicing traveling registered dental hygienist with a career spanning over 20 years. Michelle’s primary focus and passion lie in patient care’s educational aspects, which she curates for consumers and dental professionals.
“Two daily, delicious BasicBites can transform the way your patients think about daily home care! I love that patients can chew their way to a healthier oral pH. Compliance will never be an issue with these two great flavor options.” Debbi Viger BHS, RDH, PHDH, FADH
Debbi Viger has 30 years of clinical dental hygiene, dental office management, and treatment coordination experience. She is past president of McHenry County Dental Hygiene Society and past chair of continuing education. She has published articles in leading hygiene publications.
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