FAQs

How do I take pHossident and PROtektin lozenges?  We recommend taking at least 1 lozenge up to 4 times per day; morning, afternoon, and evening after brushing teeth. You’re also welcome to take them after consuming acidic or sugary foods as desired, just like you would a breath mint. 
  • They are most effective when allowed to slowly dissolve in your mouth to coat all mucosal surfaces with the active ingredients, which tame the bacteria embedded in oral biofilms (plaque).
  • pH levels can change with each meal, snack or drink. Re-establish your neutral saliva level by consuming after each meal or snack.
  • Saliva production decreases with age, as well as while sleeping, leaving your mouth unprotected. Protect your teeth and improve your morning breath by taking a lozenge before bedtime (after brushing teeth).

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    NOTE: This product contains sugar alcohol, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals.

    Contains Xylitol - do NOT give to pets.
    How are DDC products different than other dental hygiene products?

    They are a scientific, consumable approach to daily dental hygiene. A few of the differentiating characteristics are:

  • They contain a blend of prebiotic, bioactive, nontoxic ingredients that effectively regulate oral bacterial growth.
  • They have the ability to selectively target harmful oral bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans (cavities), Staphylococcus aureus, P. gingivalis, T. denticola, and T. forsythia (gum disease), while allowing Lactobacillus, and other health-promoting “protective” bacteria unharmed.
  • They are clinically-proven way to supplement your existing dental hygiene routine.
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    What are the ingredients in pHossident and PROtektin products?

    They contain a proprietary blend of vitamin, soluble fibers, sugar-free sweeteners (manitol, xylitol, and stevia), acid neutralizers, and natural flavoring. All ingredients are plant-derived and regarded as safe, having over 40 years of safety testing and data for intended use in foods.

    Key features: Sugar free, preservative free, naturally safe, nontoxic, responsibly-sourced, and rapid-melt.
    Are DDC products safe to swallow?

    Yes they are! They contain GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe), naturally safe and non-toxic ingredients.

    The lozenges are designed to rapidly dissolve in your mouth over 1-2 minutes. When the tablet dissolves, it releases the bioactive ingredients that coat all mouth surfaces containing harmful oral bacteria associated with cavities, gum disease and bad breath.

    The water additives can be added to drinking water and are intended to be consumed throughout the day.
    Can DDC products replace the need to brush and floss your teeth?

    This product is not intended to replace brushing and flossing teeth, however, they can be used when those activities are inconvenient during the day. They were designed to be an easy-to-use solution for people who aren’t able to effectively brush their teeth more than twice a day or are particularly high-risk with regard to dental disease.

    We recommend taking no less than 3 but no more than 12 lozenges per day. 

    Use 1-2 water additives per day.
    What is the SMMRT science behind them?

    The patented technology in our pHossident and PROtektin formulas use a synergistic approach to manage the behavior of bacteria in a biofilm by leveraging their reliance on sugar as a main nutrient source. First, a sugar-decoy molecule is introduced to the oral environment, which blocks sugar receptors and plaque-making enzymes, ultimately starving the harmful bacteria and leading to plaque breakdown. Then, a second molecule is introduced which turns on protein metabolism in health-promoting beneficial bacteria, allowing them to survive and naturally out-compete bacteria in a biofilm (plaque). This approach has been clinically-proved for 13 years to be a fast, safe, and effective means of addressing problematic oral bacteria.
    How can I tell if they're working for me?

    The duration of effectiveness is person-dependent, since our mouths (oral microbiomes) and lifestyles are unique to ourselves. Study data shows that a single dose can offer between 1 to 3 hours of pH balancing, health-promoting activity in both children and adults. Of course, the benefits last until you consume your next meal or beverage.

    Customers have reported better breath, a decrease in tooth sensitivity, less bleeding when brushing and flossing, improved pocket depths, and shorter cleaning time (meaning less tartar build-up) as a result of using the lozenges regularly. We encourage you to engage your dental hygienist when you begin taking the lozenges to help monitor the positive change in your oral health as a result!