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SPECIAL NEED | Company | Name of Toothpaste | BENEFITS |
GENERAL | Crest ® | Pro Health | Stannous fluoride protects against cavities, gingivitis and sensitivity |
Colgate ® | Total | Helps prevent cavities, gingivitis, and plaque | |
Decay Prevention | MASSCO ® Dental | NeutraMaxx 5000 ** | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride sweetened with xylitol |
Colgate ® | Prevident ** | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride | |
Dentsply | Nupro (RX only) | Prescription strength dose of sodium fluoride that also aids in sensitivity | |
Halitosis | Dental Herb Company ® | Tooth and Gum Paste ** | All natural formula that fights bad breath and aids in prevention of gingivitis |
Aquafresh ® | Iso-active | This unique foaming action penetrates between teeth | |
Sensitivity/Strengthening | Sensodyne ® | Pronamel (also available for children) | Hardens enamel and protects against the effects of acid wear |
Dentsply | Nupro (RX only) ** | Remineralizes enamel and gives a prescription strength dose of fluoride | |
GC | MI Paste | Strengthens and remineralizes teeth to minimize sensitivity and protect against cavities | |
Aquafresh ® | Advance | strengthens from the inside and locks in vital minerals | |
Colgate ® | Enamel Protect | Builds increasing protection against sensitivity for fast relief | |
Children (Non Fluoride) | Orajel ® | Baby Orajel | Non-foaming, non-abrasive, fluoride-free,& safe to swallow |
Orajel ® | Toddler Training Paste | Fluoride-free and safe to swallow and contains a patented ingredient to clean toddler’s teeth | |
Tom's of Maine | Children's Formula |
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Dry Mouth | Biotene | Biotene | Reduces bacteria and gum irritations due to dry mouth |
Orajel ® | Dry Mouth Toothpaste | Contains maximum strength fluoride for extra cavity protection, and a patented Thione antioxidant complex to help maintain a healthy mouth | |
Veneer Care | Oxyfresh ® | O Toothpaste | Fights cavities, freshens breath and has low abrasion for concentrated care for persons with dental cosmetic procedures. |
** These products are only available for purchase at our office or with a written prescription.
AVOID THESE INGREDIENTS:
- "TARTAR CONTROL" may cause irritation
- "SODIUM LAURAL SULFATE" also known as SLS. Often causes irritation.
- "WHITENING" No formula actually whitens teeth, and these forms are often abrasive
- "METHYLPARABEN" has been linked to cancer