Preventive Oral Health Products & Protocol
Products:
Pre-Rinse (choose one)
1. Closys
2. Dr. Katz Therabreath
Toothpaste (choose one)
Abrasive Value Product Name (Lower number is less abrasive)
35 Arm & Hammer Dental Care …………………………………….(better for sensitivity)
42 Arm & Hammer Advance White Baking Soda
44 Squigle Enamel Saver
48 Arm & Hammer Dental Care Sensitive
49 Arm & Hammer Peroxicare Tartar Control
49 Tom's of Maine Sensitive
52 Arm & Hammer Peroxicare Regular
53 Rembrandt Original ("RDA")
54 Arm & Hammer Dental Care PM Bold Mint
57 Tom's of Maine Children's, Wintermint
62 Supersmile
63 Rembrandt Mint ("Hefferren RDA")
68 Colgate Regular
70 Colgate Total
70 Arm & Hammer Advance White Sensitive
70 Colgate 2-in-1 Fresh Mint
79 Sensodyne
80 AIM
80 Close-Up
83 Colgate Sensitive Maximum Strength
91 Aquafresh Sensitive
93 Tom's of Maine Regular
94 Rembrandt Plus
94 Plus White
95 Crest Regular …………………………………………………..(better for light stain removal)
Post Rinse
1. Act Fluoride Rinse
Xylitol Gum or Mints (minimum 6 grams per day, via multiple exposures)(choose one)
Epic Xylitol Gum*
Xponent Gum*
ElimiTaste Zapp*
Spry Xylitol Gum*
Protocol
After breakfast:
1. Rinse with Closys for 30 seconds then spit out
2. Brush thoroughly for 2 minutes with choice of toothpaste (electric brush preferred but not mandatory)
3. Clean between teeth (floss or other device of your choosing)
4. Rinse with ACT Fluoride Rinse 30 seconds then spit out
5. Xylitol gum or mint after each meal and more as you desire to achieve 5-6 grams of xylitol product per day
At Bedtime:
1. Rinse with Closys for 30 seconds then spit out
2. Brush thoroughly for 2 minutes with choice of toothpaAllste (electric brush preferred but not mandatory)
3. Clean between teeth (floss or other device of your choosing)
4. Rinse with ACT Fluoride Rinse 30 seconds then spit out
5. Do not rinse after spitting out ACT Fluoride Rinse
Following this protocol will have a significantly positive effect on oral health, reducing or reversing decay, improving periodontal health, and contributing to overall systemic health. All products are available from online vendors and most may be found in local pharmacy, grocery, or health food stores.
*These products contain approximately one gram of xylitol per recommended serving size. Other xylitol containing products are available in stores but be sure that the word "xylitol" is first on the ingredient list and that other sweeteners such as sorbitol or mannitol are not on the ingredient list.