Three Strains or Five? Reading Inconsistent Pages
Short answer. The seller's page names three probiotic strains for ProDentim, while the seller's FAQ mentions five, so the prodentim number of strains question has no clear answer from the seller's pages alone. The bottle label is the document to trust for the final list.
- The seller names three strains but its FAQ mentions five.
- Only one strain code, BL-04, is given in full.
- A total of 3.5 billion is listed, with no per-strain amounts.
- Check the label on the bottle and ask the seller in writing.
The three strains the seller names
The seller's page lists Lactobacillus paracasei, Bifidobacterium lactis BL-04 and Lactobacillus reuteri. Only the second carries a strain code, BL-04. The other two appear as species names without a designation.
That matters because probiotic effects are strain-specific. A species name alone does not identify the exact strain, so a reader cannot tell from the page which version is in the product.
Why does the FAQ say five?
The seller's FAQ mentions five strains, while the ingredient section names three. The pages do not explain the difference. It could be a wording slip, older copy or a different count, but guessing does not help, and we are not resolving it by speculation.
Third-party pages sometimes list yet other ingredients, but they are not sources, and several are paid placements. Stick to what the seller and the bottle say.
The total count and what is missing
The seller states a total of 3.5 billion probiotic organisms, as the seller lists it. The page gives no per-strain amounts and does not use the unit consistently, so it is unclear whether the figure is per tablet or across the whole product.
Without per-strain numbers, you cannot compare this product with another on a like-for-like basis. A full supplement facts panel would settle it, and the seller's pages do not show one.
- Strain names, including any codes
- Per-strain amounts
- Whether 3.5 billion is per tablet or a total
- Serving size on the label
How to read pages that disagree
When a seller's own pages differ, the label on the product is the more reliable reference, because it is what you are actually consuming. Screenshot the seller's page on the day you read it, then compare line by line with the bottle.
Treat the mismatch as a prompt for questions, not as proof of anything. It is one of several wording differences, alongside tablet versus candy and tricalcium versus dicalcium phosphate, that a careful reader will notice.
What to do next
Email or message the seller and ask for the full strain list with codes and the per-strain amounts, and keep the reply. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, take medicine or have a medical condition, ask a dentist, doctor or pharmacist before using any supplement.
Research on oral probiotics is early and mixed, and no strain count replaces brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth or dental checkups. See a dentist for pain, bleeding or sores that do not heal.
Questions readers ask
Which number should I trust, three or five?
Neither page settles it. Use the label on the bottle and ask the seller to confirm in writing.
Does more strains mean a better product?
Not necessarily. Effects are strain-specific and the evidence on oral probiotics is limited and mixed, so a higher count is not a quality guarantee.
Why does the missing per-strain amount matter?
Without it, you cannot tell how much of each strain is present or compare products fairly. It is a fair question to put to the seller.
Talk to a professional. Persistent bleeding, pain, swelling, loose teeth or sores that do not heal need a dentist's attention, not a supplement.