Cavity Prevention Products
Our products are available for purchase in our office. Some of our products are less money than in the stores, and most of them cannot be purchased over the counter. If you are interested in any of them, please ask our staff at your child’s next appointment, or call us at 509-662-3621.
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Periomed Mouth Rinse
Active Ingredient: Stannous Fluoride
Age: Age 12+ years
Product Information: Fluoride mouth rinse used for cavity/plaque control, and used to treat patients with gingivitis
Patient Benefit:
- Is antibacterial (fights plaque, gingivitis and cavities)
- Relieves tooth sensitivity
- Reduces gingival inflammation
- Enamel will take up the fluoride, making the teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities
- Helps strengthen weak areas of enamel. These areas may appear as “white spots” at the gum line, or they may be hidden in between the teeth
Available Flavors: Cinnamon, Mint and Tropical Fruit
Control RX Toothpaste
Active Ingredient: Neutral Sodium Fluoride
Age: Age 12+ years
Product Information: Fluoride toothpaste used for cavity prevention
Patient Benefit:
- Enamel will take up the fluoride, making the teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities
- Helps strengthen weak areas of enamel. These areas may appear as “white spots” at the gum line, or they may be hidden in between the teeth
- Relieves tooth sensitivity
Available Flavors: Vanilla Mint and Berry
Just For Kids Toothpaste
Active Ingredient: Stannous Fluoride
Age: Infant to 11 years
Product Information: Fluoride gel used for cavity and plaque control
Patient Benefit:
- Stannous fluoride is antibacterial (fights plaque, gingivitis and cavities)
- Reduces gingival inflammation
- Enamel will take up the fluoride, making the teeth stronger and more resistant to cavities
- Helps strengthen weak areas of enamel. These areas may appear as “white spots” at the gum line, or they may be hidden in between the teeth
Available Flavors: Bubble Gum, Grape and Fruit Punch
Reach Access Flosser
Age: 2+ years
Product Information: This product makes flossing easy for children that haven’t developed their hand dexterity yet
Patient Benefit:
- Has a long toothbrush-style handle that’s familiar and easy to maneuver
- Its angled neck and reversible grip makes flossing back teeth a snap
- Great for children that have a strong gag reflex because they don’t have to have both hands in their mouth
Sonicare Toothbrush
Age: Age 11+
Product Information:
Sonicare’s newest electric toothbrush!
- 80% less vibration
- 30% smaller
- 16% lighter
Patient Benefit:
- Clinically proven to reduce 20% more plaque than a manual toothbrush
- Sonic toothbrushes work by creating tiny, but powerful waves, dislodging plaque that isn't normally reachable by a manual brush. This allows for cleaning under the gum line
- Removes plaque to help prevent tooth decay and promote firmer, healthier gums
- Different modes (clean, sensitive, massage) and routines (GoCare, MaxCare)
Using an electric toothbrush can keep teeth whiter because it greatly reduces juice, coffee and tea stains
Oral B Spin Brush
Age: 5 to 8 years
Product Information:
- Precision Clean bristles thoroughly, yet gently, clean tooth surfaces
- Rotates in a circular motion, which is best for thorough plaque removal
Patient Benefit:
- Using an electric toothbrush on young children can make brushing fun!
- This makes brushing easier for children that haven’t developed their hand dexterity yet
- Small brush head easily cleans hard-to-reach back teeth
- This toothbrush will prepare your child for using a Sonic toothbrush when they are older
- Clinically proven as safe and gentle as a manual toothbrush
- The 2 minute timer helps kids brush for the correct length of time
Sonic Toothbrush
Age: Age 9 to 11 years
Product Information:
- Designed based on dental professionals insights to improve brushing habits of young patients
- First sonic toothbrush designed specifically for preteens and teens
- Patented sonic technology
Patient Benefit:
- Proven to deliver increased brushing compliance
- Clinically proven to remove more plaque
- Proven to be safe and gentle on braces and brackets
- Battery powered sonic toothbrush that is not as powerful as a regular Sonicare, making it easier for kids to get used to the stronger sonic motion of the Sonicare
- Removes plaque to help prevent tooth decay and promote firmer, healthier gums