BasicBites Information

A Healthy oral pH Matters! BasicBites™ are a breakthrough oral care product which mimics the natural and supportive benefits of saliva. These delicious sugar-free chocolate flavored soft chews help nourish the enamel and the good bacteria on tooth surfaces. The revolutionary technology behind BasicBites was developed in the Department of Oral Biology and Pathology at Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine. BasicBites contain saliva-mimicking technology consisting of arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, two vital nutrients found in healthy saliva. Stony Brook scientists discovered that: • There are base producing bacteria in dental plaque • These bacteria favor arginine • Breakdown of arginine facilitates sustained alkali generation on tooth surfaces • In the healthy pH environment, the calcium and bicarbonate/carbonate ions in BasicBites are available to coat and support healthy tooth structure Who benefits? Every patient with dry mouth Individuals with diets high in sugars Anyone with excessive plaque buildup – Sweetened with sugar alcohols (maltitol syrup, isomalt, xylitol); no artificial sweeteners – As an added benefit, BasicBites are an excellent source of calcium