LOOK MA, NO CAVITIES!
Heard that one before? Sure, back in the 60's when TV commercials 1st promoted fluoride in toothpaste. Now, there are more ways to ensure a cavity-free generation.
1) Sealants: by all means, the most effective measure ever developed to stop dental decay. Thin plastic coatings within the grooves of teeth work wonders.
2) Office fluoride treatments: professionally applied after a prophy has removed the pellicle (sticky protein) layer off of the teeth. This hardens enamel by over 50% making it more resistant to plaque acid.
3) Regular 6 month check ups where proper brushing, flossing and irrigation techniques are taught by the dental hygienist.
4. Home fluoride gels and rinses.
5. Chlorine dioxide toothpaste and rinses CLO2 kills bacteria, really reducing all kinds of dental disease.
6. Gum chewing. Yes, sugarless gum will reduce cavities if chewed immediately after eating.
7. And don't forget the beneficial fluoride in our community water which help strengthen growing teeth in kids.
8. On the horizon: lasers that fuse cracks and grooves in teeth, vaccines for dental caries more effective tooth pastes that make plaque less sticky. With all this even adults can be cavity free.
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