At Leland Dental, prevention is very important to us. Although we pride ourselves on being able to handle all your dental problems and concerns, nothing would make us happier than helping you prevent problems before they occur.
We have many great products that will help you control tooth decay and prevent further damage. In order to recommend the proper prevention regime, we need to determine which category you fall under; a low, medium or high risk patient.
Determine your level of risk for tooth decay & cavities
Risk Factors
- Poor family dental health
- Prolonged nursing
- Genetic abnormality of teeth
- History of many fillings
- Many existing bulky or broken-down fillings
- Chemo or Radiation therapy
- Frequent consumption of sugar containing foods
- High levels of decay producing bacteria
- Drugs or Alcohol abuse
- Irregular dental care
- Use of multiple prescription drugs
- Active orthodontic treatment (braces)
- Exposed root surfaces (gum recession)
- Eating disorders
- Physical or mental disability which hinders ability to properly maintain a clean mouth
Are You A
Low Risk Patient?
- No new decay in the past 3 yrs
- No risk factors mentioned above
Medium Risk Patient?
Patients younger than 6 yrs:
- No new decay in the past 3 yrs
- At least 1 risk factor noted above
Patients older than 6 yrs:
- 1-2 new areas of decay in the past 3 yrs OR
- no new decay and at least 1 risk factor noted above
High Risk Patient?
Patients younger than 6 yrs:
- Any new decay in the past 3 yrs
- Multiple risk factors
- Dry mouth
Patients older than 6 yrs:
- 3 or more areas of new decay in the past 3 yrs
- Multiple Risk Factors
- Dry Mouth
Recommended Preventative Regime
Low Risk Patients
- Fluoride varnish 2x/year
Medium Risk Patients
- Fluoride varnish 2x/year
- Sodium Fluoride gel (daily)
- MI Paste (Recaldent) OR Fluoridex
- Xylitol gum or mints (6-10gms/day)
- Saliva substitutes if dry mouth
High Risk Patient
- Flouride varnish 2-4x/year
- Sodium Fluoride gel (daily)
- MI Paste (Recaldent) OR Fluoridex
- Xylitol gum or mints (10gms/day)
- Saliva substitutes if dry mouth
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CariFree Products
CTx3 Gel CTx3 Gel contains 3 of the 5 CTx treatment agents
CariFree CTx3 Rinse contains three of the five CTx Treatment Agents.
CTx4 Gel 1100 contains 4 of the 5 CTx treatment agents
CTx2 Spray contains 2 of the 5 CTx treatment agents
CTx2 Xylitol Gum contains 2 of the 5 CTx treatment agents
CariFree CTx4 Rinse contains four of the five CTx treatment agents.
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