Index

Antioxidant

A substance that can prevent or remove potentially damaging unstable molecules in our body

Artificial Colours and Flavours

Synthetic substances used to enhance appearance and taste of food

Bacteria

Microscopic organisms that can be beneficial or harmful

Bad Breath

Unpleasant odour emitted during breathing

Bruxism

Grinding or clenching of teeth, often during sleep

Dry Mouth

Lack of saliva, causing discomfort

Coli

Bacteria commonly found in the gut; some strains pathogenic

Gluten Free

A diet the excludes the protein gluten found in grains

GMP

Good Manufacturing practises ensure safe and quality products

Gum Disease

Inflammation of gums caused by bacterial infection

Halitosis

The medical name for bad breath

Heat Killed Postbiotics

Inactive bacterial products used for health benefits

Heavy metals

Toxic metallic elements harmful to human health and environment

Homogeneity

Uniformity of composition or properties within a substance or mixture

Lactose Free

Contains no lactose, a sugar found in milk products

Malodour

An unpleasant smell

Microbiome

Community of micro-organisms on/in the human body, impacting health

Micro-Organism

Small living organisms invisible to the naked eye

Non-GMO

Product doesn’t contain genetically modified organisms

Oral Cancer

Abnormal growth of cells in the mouth or throat

Oral Herpes

Viral infection causing cold sores or blisters on lips

Oral Infection

Infection caused by bacteria or virus in the mouth

Oral Thrush

Oral infection caused by Candida fungus, causing white lesions

Periodontitis

Advanced stage of gum disease causing damage to the soft tissue around the teeth

Prebiotic

Indigestible fibres that nourish beneficial bacteria, supporting overall health and wellbeing

Probiotic

Live microorganisms, that when consumed in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host

Postbiotic

Inactivated live microorganisms produced by probiotics, that still generate health benefits even when exposed to heat or non-viable

Postbiotic

Bacteria causing food poisoning, commonly found in poultry and eggs

Stained Teeth

Discolouration of teeth

Staph. Aureus

Bacteria causing skin infections, food poisoning and other illness’

TGA Approved

Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the product

Tooth Abscess

Pus-filled swelling caused by bacterial infection in the tooth

Tooth Decay

Destruction of tooth structure caused by bacterial activity

Tooth Sensitivity

Pain or discomfort felt when teeth are exposed to a stimuli

Vegan

Dietary and lifestyle choice that avoids all animal products

Vegetarian

Dietary practise that avoids meat and fish consumption

Yeast and moulds

Micro-organisms used in food production, some spoilage and pathogenic

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