Preventive Products/Protocol

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.