Cover Your Cough
Help prevent the spread of germs and illness with these guidelines from the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Advantages to Using a Prescription Fluoride Toothpaste
Fluoride is used to prevent tooth decay and is available in many over-the-counter types of toothpaste. Prescription fluoride toothpaste contains a higher concentration of fluoride (5000 parts per million). This is the maximum strength available and it plays an important role in preventing and controlling dental caries (cavities).
Over-the-counter fluoride toothpaste (1000 ppm) reduces cavities by approximately 23% while a toothpaste in the range of 2400-2800 ppm reduces cavities by about 36%. A 5000 ppm high fluoride toothpaste reduces the cavity risk even more, estimated to be about a 42% reduction. This is huge for something you only have to spend about 4 minutes doing!
Who should use a high fluoride toothpaste?
People at the most risk will benefit from it the most…
- Active cavities
- History of cavities in the last couple of years
- Exposed root surfaces
- Large numbers of fillings or crowns present
- Dry mouth
- Sensitivity
- In braces
There a lot of people who fall into these categories.
What are the benefits of a high fluoride toothpaste?
- It reduces your risk of developing cavities
- It can remineralize areas of demineralized enamel
- It can stop existing cavities from getting larger
- It can reduce sensitivity
- It has low abrasiveness values
What are the dangers of high fluoride toothpaste?
The biggest danger with high fluoride toothpastes is if a child gets a hold of them and eats a lot of the toothpaste. Please keep high fluoride toothpastes out of reach of children.
Otherwise, there are very few other complications associated with high fluoride toothpaste. It is a topical product so there is very minimal exposure to the rest of your body.
How do I get a high fluoride toothpaste?
Toothpastes with 5000 ppm require a prescription. Easiest way to get a prescription? Ask your dentist in Evansville, IN- Dr Jenkins for one. Pretty much any general dentist will be thrilled that you care enough to use a high fluoride toothpaste and will quickly write it for you.
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