I’ve spent way too much money on alcohol-based mouthwashes and specialty toothpastes that promised the world but only left my mouth feeling dry and irritated. After my last dental checkup showed my gums were still receding despite obsessive flossing, I decided I needed a completely different approach to oral hygiene.
I was incredibly skeptical about oral probiotics, but I started taking a chewable called Dentavive (i get it here) once a day. For the first two weeks, I noticed absolutely nothing and almost quit because it felt like another waste of cash. However, by the end of the first month, the morning “fuzziness” on my teeth was gone. Now, three months in, my gums don’t bleed when I floss, which is a huge win for me.
Unlike the harsh chemicals I used before, Dentavive feels like it’s actually supporting my mouth’s natural defenses. It isn’t a miracle—you still have to brush—and it took a while to see results. But for me, Dentavive has been worth the investment compared to another expensive deep cleaning. It’s a slow process, but the stability I feel now is much better.
That ‘fuzzy’ feeling in the morning is the worst. I always thought it was just part of getting older. Glad to hear you found something that helps with the bleeding though.
I’m always wary of supplements. Did you change your diet at all during this time, or just add the chewable?
Diet definitely plays a role, but the microbiome angle is interesting. I’ve been reading about how standard mouthwash kills the ‘good’ bacteria too.
I’ve been using Dentavive for about two months now. My dentist actually noticed my gum pockets were smaller at my last visit, so I’m sticking with it for the long haul.
Is it expensive? I feel like I already spend a fortune on dental insurance and co-pays.
If you’re dealing with recession, make sure you aren’t brushing too hard. I switched to an electric brush with a pressure sensor and it made a huge difference alongside my probiotics.
Dentavive really helped with my dry mouth issues at night. I used to wake up feeling like I swallowed sand, but the probiotic balance seems to be helping with saliva production.
I agree with the OP, Dentavive takes a few weeks to kick in. It’s not an overnight fix, but my breath is much fresher during the day now without needing mints constantly.
How does it taste? Some of these chewables are chalky and gross.
It’s actually a pleasant minty flavor, not chalky at all. I just take mine right after I brush at night.