EviWelle Toothpaste and Tooth Decay

Understanding Tooth Decay: Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, is the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced when plaque bacteria metabolize dietary sugars. This can lead to cavities, pain, infection, and even tooth loss if untreated, significantly impacting the quality of life, especially for children.

The Process of Tooth Decay:

1. Plaque Formation: Plaque forms on the tooth's surface.

2. Sugar Metabolism: Cariogenic bacteria (like Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli) metabolise sugars.

3. Acid Production: These bacteria convert sugars into acids.

4. Demineralization: The acids destroy the tooth structure over time.

5. Cavity Formation: If untreated, this leads to cavities, pain, and infection.

Key Factors Contributing to Decay:

• High free sugar intake

• Inadequate plaque removal

• Insufficient fluoride or remineralizing exposure

EviWell Toothpaste Ingredients:

1. Papain (from papaya): This enzyme reduces bacterial attachment and colonisation on teeth.

2. Bromelain (from pineapple): An enzyme that removes decay and has anti-inflammatory effects on dental pulp cells. It is antibacterial and helps in decay prevention with low toxicity and side effects.

3. Erythritol: A naturally occurring sugar alcohol found in wine sand cheese, effectively inhibits the growth and activity of bacteria like S. mutans, significantly reducing their growth by over 78% and biofilm formation by 40.2%

4. Flaxseed: This "superfood" exhibits antibacterial activity, inhibiting the growth of plaque-forming bacteria like Streptococcus mutans. It helps reduce staining and decay, has anti-erosion properties, and remineralizes enamel.

5. Aloe Vera: Promotes remineralization of dentine.

6. Casein Micelles (casein milk protein + calcium-phosphate): Casein found in milk binds mineral calcium and phosphate, offering a mineral reservoir that aids in remineralisation. Keeping enamel stronger over time.

   
   

Benefits of Papain & Bromelain:

• Inhibition of Calculus Formation: These natural fruit enzymes degrade the matrix, weakening bacterial adhesion and facilitating the removal of harmful microbes through mechanical cleaning.

• Antibacterial: Both enzymes exhibit antimicrobial activity, reducing bacterial load.

• Anti-inflammatory: Bromelain has an anti-inflammatory effect on dental nerve cells, preserving dental nerve viability.

• Decay Prevention: Bromelain has shown activity as a dental anti-decay agent against S. mutans.

Benefits of Erythritol & Betaine:

• Plaque Biofilm Detachment: A water-soluble complex of betaine (from beetroot) and erythritol The mix can help detach plaque from teeth, making cleaning easier. It does this by reducing the adhesive forces of biofilms, triggering spontaneous detachment from surfaces.

• Plaque Biofilm Inhibition and Penetration: Erythritol reduce plaque buildup and may loosen hardened deposits by diffusing into the biofilm, weakening its cohesion and aiding disruption. It often shows superior efficacy compared to xylitol in inhibiting biofilm formation and aiding antibiotic penetration.  

• Decay Prevention: Erythritol supports a healthier mouth by inhibiting growth of cavity-causing bacteria like Streptococcus mutans. It suppresses plaque formation, and reduces the overall decay burden with routine use.

Flaxseed: Remineralisation of Enamel & Dentine:

•  Remineralisation: Flaxseed paste can influence the enamel demineralization-remineralization cycle, meaning it may help restore mineral content in enamel. Strengthening the enamel with similar microhardness to fluoride toothpaste after 28 days

• Antibacterial Activity: Flaxseed polyphenols inhibit the growth of plaque-forming bacteria, contributing to reduced plaque buildup and limiting staining and decay.

• Anti-erosion Properties: Flaxseed polyphenols protect the tooth surface and enhance the erosion-protective properties of the enamel.

Aloe Vera Gel:

• Remineralization: Aloe vera gel significantly promotes remineralization, rebuilding enamel and increases the surface microhardness of enamel after 28 days, performing even better than fluoride toothpastes in strengthening teeth.

• Antimicrobial and Healing Properties: Aloe vera gel supports mineral balance in enamel and promotes oral health through its antimicrobial and healing properties.

Casein Micelles:

• Remineralization: Casein micelles naturally found in milk act as mineral reservoirs aiding in enamel remineralization. They provide a reservoir of calcium and phosphate ions, maintaining a state of supersaturation with respect to tooth enamel, thereby strengthening the enamel and protects teeth.

Choosing EviWell toothpaste: 

With these natural ingredients EviWell toothpaste can help protect you and promote overall oral health.

For families seeking fluoride-free options or supplementary natural ingredients, our formulation blend natural components with safe, child-friendly ingredients.