In addition to the routine dental care you receive from your dentist, the following oral health products can be used at home to help improve your oral health. All of these products are available to patients of the Oral Health Center. They are sold to patients at cost. Please follow these instructions to achieve optimal benefit from these therapies.
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Cavities |
Gum Disease |
Dry Mouth/ Sensitivity |
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Directions for use |
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Peridex
0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate |
Use twice daily for 2 weeks, once after breakfast and once in the evening. After brushing, swish ½ ounce for 30 seconds and spit out. Do not rinse or eat for 30 minutes after using. |
Use twice daily for 2 weeks, once after breakfast and once in the evening. After brushing, swish ½ ounce for 30 seconds and spit out. Do not rinse or eat for 30 minutes after using. |
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PerioMed
Stannous Fluoride Concentrate 0.63% |
Use once daily in the morning if you live a non-fluoridated community. After brushing, squirt two pumps into a measuring cup. Add water to 1 oz. line and mix. Swish for 1 minute and spit out. Do not rinse, eat or drink for 1 hour after using. |
Use twice daily for 1 week, once after breakfast and once in the evening. Use once daily thereafter, after breakfast. After brushing, squirt two pumps into a measuring cup. Add water to 1 oz. line and mix. Swish for 1 minute and spit out. Do not rinse, eat or drink for 1 hour after using. |
Use twice daily for 1 week, once after breakfast and once in the evening. Use once daily thereafter, after breakfast. After brushing, squirt two pumps into a measuring cup. Add water to 1 oz. line and mix. Swish for 1 minute and spit out. Do not rinse, eat or drink for 1 hour after using. |
Control Rx Toothpaste
1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride |
Adults and children over the age of 6: use once daily at bedtime. Place a pea-sized amount on toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes. Spit out and floss, but do not rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using. |
For root sensitivity after periodontal therapy: Adults and children over the age of 6, use once daily at bedtime. Place a pea-sized amount on toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes. Spit out and floss, but do not rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using. |
Adults and children over the age of 6: use once daily at bedtime. Place a pea-sized amount on toothbrush and brush for 2 minutes. Spit out and floss, but do not rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after using. |
Just for Kids
0.4% Stannous Fluoride Gel |
Children ages 2-6: Use once daily at bedtime. Place a pea-sized amount of the gel on toothbrush and brush for 1 ½ minutes. Spit out but do not rinse. Remove excess gel with a soft cloth. |
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Soothe Rx
Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate |
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Tube-Stage 1: Use twice daily for 2 weeks. Packets-Stage 2: Use once weekly for 24 weeks. Wet the head of a soft toothbrush. Apply a ribbon of Soothe Rx and brush for 2 minutes. Spit out but do not rinse. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after use. |
Theragum
Xylitol Gum |
Moderate Risk: After meals, chew pieces for at least 5 minutes.
High Risk: At least 5 times per day, chew two pieces for at least 5 minutes. |
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Moderate Risk: After meals, chew pieces for at least 5 minutes.
High Risk: At least 5 times per day, chew two pieces for at least 5 minutes. |
Theramints
Xylitol Mints |
Moderate Risk: After meals, slowly dissolve 2 mints in your mouth. Do not chew.
High Risk: At least 5 times per day, slowly dissolve two mints in your mouth. Do not chew. |
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Moderate Risk: After meals, slowly dissolve 2 mints in your mouth. Do not chew.
High Risk: At least 5 times per day, slowly dissolve two mints in your mouth. Do not chew. |
