How does coactiv+® technology work against plaque and tartar?
How does Plaque and Tartar form?
Plaque and tartar form in your pet’s mouth because of bacteria. Certain bacteria have the ability to produce plaque biofilm – a glue-like substance that functions as a protective dome, under which bacteria multiply rapidly. When this biofilm is not removed from the teeth every 12-36 hours, it begins to bind with minerals in the saliva and calcify into tartar which causes gingivitis and periodontal disease.Bad breath is usually the first telltale sign that your pet has underlying oral health issues.
coactiv+® Technology & Biofilms
bluestem’s coactiv+® technology is a safe and effective way to soften and break down the biofilm without any harsh chemicals or antimicrobials. And clinical trials have shown that our bluestem® water additive can achieve this – without brushing.
Here’s how it actually works
Without proper oral care, plaque biofilm and calcified tartar form
A pet’s saliva along with food debris on their teeth contain magnesium, calcium and iron – the food source for bacteria. As bacteria are attracted to these minerals, they attach to the tooth’s surface and produce plaque biofilm, which quickly progresses to calcified tartar.
coactiv+® binds minerals
When a bluestem® product enters your pet’s mouth, these minerals immediately attach to the binding agents in our coactiv+® formula, making them unavailable to the bacteria.
Without minerals, bacteria begin to die
Coactiv+™ then removes the minerals from the mouth, leaving bacteria without a food source to live on. Bacteria biofilms become weak and eventually the layers of plaque start to fall away.
Weakened tartar softens and begins to break off
Hard, calcified tartar begins to soften, flake and break off enabling chews, wipes, toothpastes and dental diets to be much more effective.
In Vivo Study: Dramatic Tartar Softening
In a small-scale study, 3 dogs were given our bluestem® Oral Spray at 2 pumps per side, twice a day. Other than their normal food diet, no other products were provided. Here is the result of one of the trial dogs:
Day 0
Breed: Basset Hound
Age / Sex: 10 year old male
Condition: Severe case of calcified tartar
Day 28
Biofilm has been weakened, and there is a noticeable difference in the colour of the tartar.
Day 35
Large chunks of calcified tartar have broken off after receiving a hard bone regularly provided to the dog prior to the study.