SPACEPASTE Toothpaste To Go

Bad breath is a serious turn-off. So what are you to do when gum and  mints cannot cover strong odors, replicate that “just brushed” feeling,  or is inappropriate for certain settings, but carrying toothpaste and a  toothbrush around with you just isn’t practical either? 

We are pleased to introduce SPACEPASTE ™: Toothpaste To Go ™. This  revolutionary toothpaste tablet provides the same results as traditional  toothpaste and can be used in any setting to instantly freshen your  breath with or without a toothbrush (or the messy tube). 

Whether after  meals, before that big meeting or date, at the gym, traveling, camping,  etc. – simply chew the tablet, swish around in your mouth (or brush) and  rinse. 

Now it’s easier than ever to practice good oral hygiene anywhere  you go. Chew, Swish, Fresh! It’s as simple as that.

SPACEPASTE ™ has more than 10 years and nearly $1 million invested in R&D to achieve marketability.

In addition to being both convenient and novel, SPACEPASTE ™ is a  product that actually exceeds expectations. In multiple focus groups the  most common response noted was how clean and smooth the participants’  teeth felt afterwards and how long the fresh-feeling lingered. 

The two  key ingredients responsible for this plaque-reducing result are Xylitol  and ExoCyan® Cran (cranberry extract). Xylitol, unlike other natural or  synthetic sweeteners, has been used in many dental applications because  its polyalcoholic properties prohibit it from being an energy source for  harmful microorganisms, effectively “starving” bacteria before they can  grow and multiply.

ExoCyan® Cran, the key ingredient in SPACEPASTE ™, is a patented and  highly refined cranberry extract which supports oral health. In a  clinical study performed at the Universite Bordeaux Segalen in 2011,  researchers tested the effect on dental plaque by using SPACEPASTE ™  with ExoCyan® Cran versus using traditional toothpaste (Crest® Fluoride  Toothpaste). Dental-student volunteers were screened for oral health and  given a starting “plaque index” on Day 0 of the trial. During the first  phase, participants were not asked to change their daily diet, but were  restricted to using SPACEPASTE ™ three times per day for six weeks as  their only form of dentifrice. The plaque scores were collected at the  same hours for each volunteer, wherever possible, and at least four  hours after brushing in each case. After six weeks, participants  completed a 15-day “washout” period. The mean plaque scores after the  washout period were very close to that of Day 0, indicating the control  was sufficient. Following the washout period, participants were  restricted to using traditional toothpaste as their only means of  dentifrice for the next six weeks.

Once the test was complete, data was analyzed only from the  volunteers who followed the protocol perfectly. The results were  extremely promising: “66.5% of volunteers showed a decrease of the  plaque index after the use of toothpaste tablet, whereas only 38.8% of  volunteers showed a decrease of the plaque index after the use of Crest®  Fluoride Toothpaste.” Furthermore, “after six weeks of use of  toothpaste tablets, the average plaque index is lower than that of Day  0, the mean percentage of plaque index being decreased by 17%.” For  participants who started with higher plaque scores on Day 0, the mean  percentage of plaque index decreased by 34.7%. Comparatively, the  average plaque index increased by 3.4% when using the Crest® Fluoride  Toothpaste. A further clinical trial was conducted at Loma Linda  University in 2012 and demonstrated that SPACEPASTE ™ has “a significant  antimicrobial effect on common oral bacteria.”

With results that truly live up to their claims, it’s easy to see why  SPACEPASTE ™ is creating noticeable buzz among users. Next generation  products and multiple flavor options are currently in R&D.  Additional packaging options and non-disposable dispensers are also in  R&D to provide additional product selection.