The Science Behind BasicBites

A Microbiome-Inspired Breakthrough in Oral Health

In Vitro Study: BasicBites helps maintain a healthy plaque pH, even after sugar exposure.

The Problem with Current Approaches

Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease in children and adults worldwide. While fluoride has been the standard for decades, a fundamental issue remains: it, and other remineralizing technologies, and sweeteners such as xylitol, don't activate the commensal, alkali-generating bacteria in the oral microbiome that naturally raise pH and protect teeth. BasicBites takes a different approach by mirroring key protective properties of saliva and supporting enamel remineralization and a healthy, non-cariogenic oral microbial ecosystem.

This in vitro study using mixed salivary sediment, researchers tested what happens to plaque pH after sugar exposure. With BasicBites, pH stayed neutral for 21 hours—protecting teeth from acid damage. Without BasicBites, pH plummeted to dangerously acidic levels where tooth enamel breaks down.

Pioneering Science, Decades in the Making

The technology behind BasicBites was developed by world-renowned dental school researchers through decades of groundbreaking work. They discovered something remarkable: certain beneficial bacteria in your mouth naturally produce alkali (bases) that neutralize plaque acids. The key was understanding how to feed these protective bacteria and support their natural pH-raising activity while supporting enamel strength.

How the Prebiotic + Postbiotic Pathway Works

How BasicBites Works

BasicBites delivers arginine bicarbonate and calcium carbonate that activates your mouth's natural defense system:

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Prebiotic Action: Feeding the Good Bacteria

Arginine nourishes beneficial bacteria already living on your tooth surfaces—including Streptococcus sanguinis, S. gordonii, S. parasanguinis, and other alkali-producing species. These bacteria possess the Arginine Deiminase System (ADS), specialized enzymes that metabolize arginine.

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Postbiotic Action: Neutralizing Acid

When these bacteria metabolize arginine, they produce buffers that immediately neutralize plaque acids and maintain a healthier pH at the tooth surface.

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Enhanced Remineralization

In this pH-balanced environment, calcium works more effectively to support natural enamel remineralization. The bicarbonate and carbonate provide additional buffering power, complementing arginine's natural protective system.

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Microbial Balance

With regular use, our technology has been shown to support the beneficial, pH-raising bacteria while limiting conditions that favor acid-producing species like Streptococcus mutans—creating a healthier oral ecosystem.

A Smarter Approach to Oral Health

BasicBites doesn't kill bacteria indiscriminately or add unproven live microbes. Instead, it supports the beneficial bacteria already adapted to your unique oral ecosystem—delivering nutrients exactly where teeth need them most through our specially formulated soft chews.

Two chews daily, after morning and evening brushing—the perfect finish to your oral care routine.