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ProDentim and Dental Work: Braces, Surgery and Check-Ups
ProDentim and dental work do not have a tested pairing: no study looked at the tablet before, during or after braces, cleanings or surgery. Tell your dentist about every supplement you take, and book an exam if your gums bleed. Keep your appointments and your cleaning routine.
Written by the ProDentim label teamUpdated · 4 min read
Should you tell your dentist about ProDentim?
Yes. Tell your dentist and your hygienist about every supplement you take, ProDentim included.
The NCCIH advises telling your health care providers about all supplements, because some interact with medicines and can matter before procedures (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely). A dentist who knows your list can plan around it.
It takes ten seconds. Say the name, that it is a probiotic soft tablet, and how often you chew one. The sales page says one tablet every morning (ProDentim sales page).
No study of the tablet around dental work was found, so your dentist is working from your list, not from research on this product.
Is it okay to use ProDentim with braces or aligners?
Ask your orthodontist. Nothing in the images or the sales page addresses braces, so we cannot say yes or no.
Braces add places for plaque to collect, so brushing and cleaning between teeth matter even more. The ADA recommends brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste (ADA MouthHealthy, Brushing Your Teeth) and cleaning between teeth daily (ADA MouthHealthy, Flossing).
The sales page calls the tablet a "dissolvable candy" that you slowly chew. A soft, sweet-tasting tablet is a fair thing to mention to an orthodontist, who may have rules about what to chew and when to brush afterward.
| Situation | What to do first |
|---|---|
| Braces or aligners | Ask the orthodontist about chewing, timing and cleaning |
| Routine cleaning | Add the supplement to the list you give the hygienist |
| Extraction or implant | Tell the surgeon; follow their written instructions |
| Gum surgery or deep cleaning | Tell the periodontist and keep every follow-up |
| Bleeding or swollen gums | Book an exam before trying anything new |
What about a tooth extraction, implant or gum surgery?
Follow your surgeon's written instructions, and tell the team about the supplement beforehand.
Periodontal surgery and other procedures come with their own rules for eating, cleaning and medicine (AAP, Surgical Procedures (gum graft)). A probiotic tablet is not part of that plan unless your surgeon says so.
If you have an immune condition or take medicines that lower immunity, say so too. The NIH says probiotics can cause bacterial infections in people who are seriously ill or have weakened immune systems (NIH ODS, Probiotics (consumer)).
Do not stop a prescribed medicine, such as an antibiotic your dentist gave you, to make room for a supplement.
What if your gums bleed while you take a probiotic?
Bleeding gums need a dental exam. A supplement does not explain them, and it does not fix them.
Red, swollen or bleeding gums can be an early sign of gum disease, which the NIDCR describes as an infection of the tissues around the teeth (NIDCR, Gum Disease). Early gingivitis can often be reversed with professional care and good cleaning (MedlinePlus, Gingivitis).
Book an exam if bleeding lasts more than a week or two, or if it comes with pain, pus or loose teeth. Call sooner if bleeding is heavy or you also see swelling in the face.
- Bleeding gumsThat keep bleeding when you brush or floss
- A loose toothOr teeth that seem to be shifting
- Toothache or swellingPain, a bump on the gum or a swollen face
- Breath that will not goEven with brushing, flossing and a clean tongue
- White or dark spotsEarly signs of decay can look like chalky spots
Book a visitThese are reasons to see a dentist, not to try a supplement. Tell the dentist about every supplement and medicine you take.
Urgent careA swollen face or neck, trouble swallowing or breathing, or a fever with mouth pain needs urgent medical care. Call your doctor or local emergency number.
Signs from NIDCR (NIDCR, Gum Disease) (NIDCR, The Tooth Decay Process) and MedlinePlus (MedlinePlus, Bad Breath). A probiotic is not a treatment for any of them.
The ProDentim side effects page covers mild upset and allergic signs in more detail.
How do you keep your routine steady around dental work?
Keep it simple: brush, clean between teeth, attend your visits and follow the dentist's plan.
- Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste for two minutes
- Clean between your teeth daily, or as your dentist shows you
- Keep every check-up and follow-up appointment
- Keep taking prescribed medicine exactly as directed
The tablet is optional and sits on top of that list. See how to take ProDentim if you decide to use it, and ask your dentist about the timing against brushing.
FAQ01
Dentist and procedure questions
Should I stop ProDentim before oral surgery?
Ask your surgeon. Some supplements are paused before procedures, and the NCCIH says to tell your surgeon about all of them (NCCIH, Using Dietary Supplements Wisely). Follow their instructions, and do not change prescribed medicine yourself.
Can a dentist see whether I take a probiotic?
No. A dentist cannot tell from your mouth alone, so say so. Give the product name, how often you chew a tablet and when you started.
Will ProDentim stain or harm my braces?
No evidence on that was found. The label images say nothing about braces. Ask your orthodontist about chewing a soft tablet, and keep cleaning around the brackets.
Do bleeding gums mean ProDentim is not working?
Bleeding gums mean you should see a dentist, whatever you take. No study shows what the tablet does for gum bleeding. A dentist can check for gum disease and advise you.
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