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Probiotic viability: live Bacillus coagulans (40 Billion CFU) vs. inert or degraded strains
SYMBIOS uses a spore-forming strain that activates only in saliva, ensuring high survivability through shelf-life and brushing.
By contrast, most probiotic pastes contain non-encapsulated strains (Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium) that degrade from moisture, oxygen, or SLS.
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Halitosis reduction: microbial cause vs. symptom masking
SYMBIOS inhibits Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella intermedia—VSC-producing bacteria responsible for bad breath—yielding up to 60–65% VSC suppression in in vitro models.
Competing pastes use zinc, menthol, or chlorophyll to neutralize odors temporarily, without affecting bacterial load.
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Caries prevention: bacterial competition vs. fluoride-only defense
B. coagulans reduces S. mutans by over 60% in saliva within 14 days. This directly lowers acid production and plaque formation—even without fluoride.
Most non-probiotic pastes depend solely on fluoride for demineralization resistance but lack bacterial load modulation.
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Immune activation: mucosal immunity vs. no systemic effect
SYMBIOS’s strain upregulates T-cell cytokines (IFN-γ, TNF-α) by 400–700%, based on respiratory tract challenge models.
Other probiotic or herbal pastes have no measurable immunological impact beyond surface contact.
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Microbial safety: does not disrupt beneficial flora
SYMBIOS reshapes the oral ecosystem by competitive exclusion, without killing commensals.
Traditional antibacterial pastes (triclosan, chlorhexidine) exert non-selective bactericidal effects, often disrupting oral microbiota and leading to fungal overgrowth.
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Mucosal tolerance: non-irritating, alcohol- and SLS-free vs. detergent-based
The use of SL30 surfactant ensures foam without cytotoxicity. Studies show this reduces mucosal irritation risk by up to 80% vs. SLS.
Many “fresh breath” pastes still contain SLS or ethanol, both known triggers for ulcers and mucosal dryness.
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Remineralization support: xylitol + salivary enhancement
SYMBIOS includes xylitol to inhibit S. mutans adhesion and stimulate saliva, which delivers natural calcium/phosphate ions.
Other probiotic formulations rarely support remineralization conditions, relying solely on the probiotic concept.
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Formulation stability: viable for >18 months at room temp
Spore-encapsulated B. coagulans in SYMBIOS retains functional CFU counts for over 18 months, unlike freeze-dried or liquid cultures that lose activity rapidly post-opening.