CAMBRA MODERATE RISK



CAMBRA MODERATE RISK

• Brush a minimum of 2X per day with an over-the-counter fluoride toothpaste such as Arm & Hammer Complete Care Enamel Strengthening or Crest Pro-Health.

• Rinse 2X daily with a fluoride anti-cavity mouth rinse like ACT or Fluorigard for 3 weeks out of the month. 5266.aspx?category=Fluoride+Mouthrinse%2c+Non-Prescription

• Rinse 2X daily with prescription rinse Chlorhexidine, 15ml, for one week out of every month for 6 months. Discontinue using fluoride rinse or toothpaste during this week. Brush with baking soda only.

• Maintain snacking with non-cariogenic foods; veggies, nuts, seeds, aged cheese with fruit. Replace flour starch with whole grains.

• Add a xylitol product such as chewing gum (Ice Cubes), mints or a spray such as Xylimist. Hard candies and lollipops at . Biotene gum or Xylimelts for dry mouth.

• Dental recall between 3-6 months where we will reassess your condition.

CAMBRA HIGH RISK

• Brush 2X daily with 5000ppm prescription fluoride toothpaste with calcium and phosphate added. 2 minutes is good, but 3 minutes with Sonicare is even better.

• Rinse 2X daily with prescription rinse Chlorhexidine, 15ml, for one week out of the month. Discontinue using fluoride rinse or toothpaste during this week. Brush with baking soda only.

• Rinse 2X daily with over-the-counter fluoride rinse such as ACT or Fluorigard for 3 weeks out of the month. 5266.aspx?category=Fluoride+Mouthrinse%2c+Non-Prescription

• Brush and or rinse 4X daily with a baking soda mixture to reduce acid: * 2 teaspoons baking soda in 8 oz. of water.

• Xylitol product such as Ice Cubes gum or xylitol mints 4 times per day. For dry mouth try Biotene gum. Hard candies; dr.. Xylimist, Biotene gum or Xylimelts for dry mouth.

• In office professional fluoride varnish applied at each recall visit.

• Dr. may recommend professional fluoride trays to be made for home use of a fluoride gel or MI Paste.

• 3-6 month dental recall visit where we will reassess your condition.

................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download