We have recommended some home care therapies to help you improve your health.
Please follow these instructions to achieve the optimal benefit from these therapies.
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Healing Cavities |
Gum Disease |
Dry Mouth/ Sensitivity |
Peridex
Chlorhexidine (CHX) Gluconate (0.12%) with alcohol
or
Water Based
Chlorhexidine (CHX) (0.12%)
No Alcohol
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Peridex: Use at bedtime. After brushing with an over the counter toothpaste, swish mouth with 15 ml of CHX for 30 seconds, then spit out.
Do NOT rinse or eat for 30 minutes
Note: Only use once daily for 1 week per month. Repeat use for 1 week the following month.
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Peridex: Use after breakfast and at bedtime. After brushing with an over the counter toothpaste, swish mouth with 15 ml of CHX for 30 seconds, then spit out.
Do NOT rinse or eat for 30 minutes.
Note: Use twice daily for 2 weeks.
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Water Based CHX may be recommended for patients at
EXTREME RISK for caries due to Dry Mouth from medications, Radiation Therapy, Sleep Apnea, mouth breather, Sjogrens syndrome etc.
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Over the Counter Flouride Mouth Rinses
Examples: Act, Fluorigard (0.05% sodium fluoride) |
Moderate Risk: At bedtime, after brushing with an over the counter toothpaste, rinse mouth with one capful of fluoride rinse for 1 minute. Spit out.
AVOID eating, drinking or rinsing for 15 minutes (or follow product instructions).
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Baking Soda Rinses
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Extreme Risk patients (with dry mouth symptoms): Prepare one 8oz. glass of water with 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Rinse when mouth feels dry, and after snacking and meals to neutralize acidity.
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Clinpro 5000 Toothpaste
(1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride/calcium phosphate)
Ages 6+ to Adult
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High and Extreme Risk: After breakfast and after supper, put a pea size amount on a soft bristle toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes.
- Age 6-16: spit out toothpaste and rinse with water after use.
- Age 16-Adult: just spit out toothpaste.
AVOID putting any food/drink in your mouth for 30 minutes after use.
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For Root Sensitivity after Periodontal Therapy: Use after breakfast and after supper. Put a pea size amount on a soft bristle toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes.
- Age 6-16: spit out toothpaste and rinse with water after use.
- Age 16-Adult: just spit out toothpaste.
AVOID putting any food/drink in your mouth for 30 minutes after use.
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Extreme Risk patients (with dry mouth symptoms): Use after breakfast and after supper. Put a pea size amount on a soft bristle brush and brush for 2 minutes.
- Age 6-16: spit out toothpaste and rinse with water after use.
- Age 16-Adult: just spit out toothpaste.
AVOID putting any food/drink in your mouth for 30 minutes after use.
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| Fluoride Varnish |
Moderate, High and Extreme Risk: 1 to 3 applications are recommended initially. Repeat in 3 to 4 months. Follow the recommendations of your dental provider. |
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PeriodMed
(0.63% Stannous Fluoride Concentrate)
Age 6-Adult |
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Use twice daily after breakfast and in the evening for 1 week; once daily thereafter, after breakfast.
After brushing, express two pumps into a plastic measuring cup (1/8oz). Add water to 1 oz. line and mix. Swish in mouth for one minute and spit out.
Do not rinse/eat/drink for 30 minutes.
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Theragum
(Xylitol gum)
2 pieces contain 1.4 grams of Xylitol |
Moderate, High, and Extreme Risk: After meals and throughout the day, chew 2 pieces for at least 5 minutes and then discard.
Repeat 5 times (for 6-10 grams daily) or follow the recommendations of your dental provider.
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Extreme Risk patients with dry mouth symptoms: After meals and throughout the day, chew 2 pieces for at least 5 minutes and then discard.
Repeat 5 times (for 6-10 grams daily) or follow the recommendations of your dental provider.
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Theramints
(Xylitol candies)
2 pieces contain 1 gram of Xylitols |
Moderate, High, and Extreme Risk:
After meals and throughout the day, slowly dissolve 2 candies. Do NOT chew.
Repeat 5 times (for 6-10 grams daily) or follow the recommendations of your dental provider.
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Extreme Risk patients with dry mouth symptoms: After meals, slowly dissolve 2 candies. Do NOT chew.
Repeat 5 times (for 6-10 grams daily) or follow the recommendations from your dental provider.
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