First Pediagel looks like a kids freeze pop. Then it resembles Jello. Finally after completely thawing it’s as good as new. The flavor and the fluoride effectiveness are not compromised.

Pediagel provides 50 – 75 full arch fluoride treatments per bottle versus 80 –100 in a typical 16 oz. bottle. Foams deliver 120 treatments per bottle but they often have a lot of waste associated with the aerosol malfunction. I.E. “Whip Cream Can” phenomenon. They also fail if ever frozen in transit. The variation range […]

The combination of two different fluoride mechanisms, .31% APF (uptake properties) and 1.64% Stannous (barrier & cariostatic properties) makes logical sense but these two-part rinses have never been clinically proven. Their main drawback is treatment time and the reduced safety involved with the increased potential for accidental ingestion. One minute would be an eternity for […]

The FDA does not recognize a caries prevention claim for fluoride varnishes. It’s approved for use in hypersensitivity only. However, its use in Europe over the last 30 years and more recent lab studies have shown it to deliver an equivalent amount of fluoride on the tooth surfaces. Because it’s painted on versus the tray […]

The main difference between foams and gels is density. Fluoride level and pH are identical but because foams have less density, less fluoride (12 mg vs. 50 mg) is delivered to the patient making them safer for use on younger children (< 6 years) in the event of accidental ingestion.

Poor oral hygiene, the presence of multi-surface restorations (secondary caries), eating disorders, salivary malfunction and exposed dentin from gingival recession. There is increasing interest on treating hypersensitivity with NSF on adult patients.

Poor oral hygiene, noticeable from heavy plaque formation, a cariogenic diet high in sugars, carbohydrates and acidic carbonated beverages, and active orthodontic treatment. This is why 95% of in-office fluorides are performed on this age group.

The only clinically documented treatment time is 4 minutes for both APF and NSF, Nearly 20 years ago, lab studies showed that APF’s low pH (3.5) has fast fluoride uptake in the first minute. Since young patients struggled with the gag reflex during a 4 minute treatment, dental professionals often removed the tray at 1 […]

Basically, the pH. APF has a low pH 3.5, enabling it to deliver fluoride at a faster rate into enamel than NSF with its pH of 7.0. Because APF is acidic it can etch and dull composite and ceramic restorations in adults, which causes increased staining and may affect the longevity of cosmetic work. APF […]

While approximately half of the U.S. has a fluoridated water supply with the average of 1.0 ppm, in many cases it is poorly monitored, therefore not always effective. Additionally while almost every U.S. household uses fluoride toothpaste, patient compliance and proper oral hygiene technique remains a variable. Providing a booster shot of Rx fluoride guarantees […]