Sunstar Americas introduces probiotic supplement designed for oral health

CHICAGO Sunstar Americas on Monday introduced GUM PerioBalance, one of the first probiotic supplements specifically created for oral health.

GUM PerioBalance is currently available online through www.drugstore.com and at Bartell Drugs retail locations in the Seattle area. The company is planning a national launch by 2010.

GUM PerioBalance is a daily dental probiotic supplement that comes in a mint flavored lozenge and is made with Prodentis, a unique blend of probiotics specifically formulated to provide oral health benefits by balancing the oral environment. It is clinically shown to reduce moderate-to-severe plaque and promote healthy teeth and gums in just 28 days, the company stated.

"Stress, illness, poor diet, or inadequate oral hygiene can disrupt oral balance, allowing bad bacteria to thrive leading to oral health problems like plaque buildup, unhealthy teeth and gums, and bad breath," stated Nikki Lockett, marketing manager Sunstar Americas. "When taken daily, Gum PerioBalance helps keep the oral environment balanced, providing a natural defense against oral health problems."