ORAL MICROBIOTA
Fresh breath starts with your microbiota.
Because masking odors isn't enough. In most cases, bad breath stems from an imbalance in the oral microbiota.
Written by a holistic dentist
01 /The real cause
These are your bacteria, not your meal.
Bad breath is, in most cases, linked to the activity of bacteria present in the mouth—especially on the tongue and between the teeth. By breaking down food residue, they produce volatile sulfur compounds, which are responsible for unpleasant odors.
80% of bad breath cases are thought to be linked to an imbalance of the oral microbiota, rather than a lack of hygiene.
02 /Language Focus
They are in their element when it comes to language.
The tongue is the area of the mouth with the highest concentration of odor-causing bacteria: its surface texture (the papillae) easily traps bacteria, dead cells, and food particles, giving it a whitish appearance. It is estimated that approximately 80% of halitosis cases are linked to bacteria present on the tongue—yet it is the area most often neglected during daily brushing.
04 /The trap of quick fixes
Chewing gum, alcohol mouthwash: they mask, they do not treat.
These solutions provide an immediate feeling of freshness, but they don't rebalance the oral microbiota. Worse, alcohol-based mouthwashes dry out the mouth and perpetuate the problem they promise to solve.
05 /Our approach
The Smilist targets the bacteria responsible, without harming the good ones.
This is the logic behind The Smilist's Intense Purifying Tongue Serum: a formula with Zinc-Biotic Complex (zinc mineral and prebiotics) and Phyllanthus berry extract, designed to reduce odor-causing bacteria while supporting those essential for a healthy oral microbiome. Apply a few drops to the tongue every morning after brushing.
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06 /Who is The Smilist?
The Smilist, pioneers in oral microbiota.
The Smilist is a 100% natural and certified organic oral care brand founded on a single conviction: to rebalance the oral microbiome rather than mask the symptoms. Fresh breath is first and foremost a reflection of a healthy and balanced mouth.
07 /The team behind the brand
Designed by a holistic dentist in Paris.
The Smilist was co-founded by Christiane, a holistic dentist, alongside a cosmetics expert and an image consultant. Its formulas are conceived and developed in Paris, then manufactured in France.
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They're talking about The Smilist
"These are the tried and true values of beauty."
"A paste that balances the oral microbiome."
"The first step to taking care of your mouth."
"These are the tried and true values of beauty."
"A paste that balances the oral microbiome."
"The first step to taking care of your mouth."
Healthy prebiotic care. Created by our holistic dentist.
We formulate with naturally sourced ingredients, designed for the health of your mouth and your overall well-being.
- Certified Organic & Cosmos Organic
- Made in France
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free
- 100% natural formula
- Created by our holistic dentist
- Scientifically tested in the laboratory
