# Better results at my last dental cleaning finally? **URL:** \ **Category:** Dental Care & Oral Health\ **Tags:** trusted\ **Created:** [September 29, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880 "2026-09-29T11:20:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![juispomeat33](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/juispomeat33/32/153_2.png) [@juispomeat33](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/juispomeat33)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/1 "2026-09-29T11:20:17Z")
Ever since I hit my mid-forties, my mouth felt constantly dry, and my gums were always slightly tender no matter how much I flossed. I tried the heavy-duty alcohol mouthwashes and those expensive medicated toothpastes, but they just seemed to strip everything away, leaving me more sensitive and frustrated than before. I honestly thought I was just stuck with it because of my age. About four months ago, I decided to focus on my oral biome instead of just killing all bacteria. I started using ProvaDent ([i get it here](https://hop.clickbank.net/?vendor=provadent&pid=1&affiliate=indigo7177&tid=forum1)) daily. It uses a mix of xylitol and four probiotic strains, which felt like a much gentler approach than the harsh chemicals I was using previously. The first two weeks were slow; I actually had a bit of a weird metallic taste initially. By the end of the first month, the morning dryness was much better. After three months of consistent use, my hygienist actually asked what I was doing differently because my plaque buildup was significantly lower. It isn’t a cure-all. I still have to be diligent with my routine. ProvaDent isn’t cheap either, and it took six weeks to see real change. But compared to the old cycle, this works. ---
**Author:** ![skaesietie49](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/skaesietie49/32/122_2.png) [@skaesietie49](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/skaesietie49)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/2 "2026-09-29T11:35:07Z")
That metallic taste you mentioned—did it go away completely? I’ve tried other probiotic mints and sometimes they leave a film behind. ---
**Author:** ![swift\_fox](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/swift_fox/32/125_2.png) [@swift\_fox](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/swift_fox)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 12:05pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/3 "2026-09-29T12:05:07Z")
I’m always a bit skeptical about the ‘oral biome’ stuff. Is it really any different than just using a good non-alcohol rinse and a soft brush? ---
**Author:** ![brave\_darwin43](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/brave_darwin43/32/190_2.png) [@brave\_darwin43](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/brave_darwin43)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/4 "2026-09-29T13:20:08Z")
I’ve been on ProvaDent for about ten weeks now and I have to agree. My gums don’t bleed when I floss anymore, which was my biggest struggle. It really changed the environment in my mouth. ---
**Author:** ![croa\_smoos2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/croa_smoos2/32/197_2.png) [@croa\_smoos2](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/croa_smoos2)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2026, 4:40pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/5 "2026-09-29T16:40:05Z")
Same here. ProvaDent has been the only thing that helped with my persistent dry mouth at night. It took about a month for me to notice, but the difference is definitely there. ---
**Author:** ![moolaekees18](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/moolaekees18/32/199_2.png) [@moolaekees18](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/moolaekees18)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/6 "2026-09-30T05:15:04Z")
Wait, does this really have purple carrot in it? I saw that on a label once and thought it was just for coloring. Does it actually do anything for your teeth? ---
**Author:** ![skoobrieva9](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/skoobrieva9/32/154_2.png) [@skoobrieva9](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/skoobrieva9)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/7 "2026-09-30T09:30:04Z")
The dry mouth issue is so real once you hit a certain age. I’ve been using a humidifier but it only does so much. Might have to look into the probiotic route. ---
**Author:** ![clever\_coulomb7](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/clever_coulomb7/32/156_2.png) [@clever\_coulomb7](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/clever_coulomb7)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/8 "2026-10-01T07:12:05Z")
Glad to hear you’re seeing progress. I find that no matter what supplement I take, if I’m not using my water flosser every night, things go south quickly. It’s all about the combo. ---
**Author:** ![skookufria8](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/skookufria8/32/185_2.png) [@skookufria8](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/skookufria8)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 1:45pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/better-results-at-my-last-dental-cleaning-finally/20880/9 "2026-10-01T13:45:07Z")
How long does a single bottle actually last you? I’m trying to figure out if the cost fits into my monthly budget.