Leland Dental

Comprehensive Oral Healthcare Hanover, MA

Robert S. Leland, D.M.D., P.C.
51 Mill Street Unit 10, Hanover, MA 02339

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Preventative Dental Products

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

Products

mipaste1[1]MI Paste

Helps control decayRemineralizes tooth structureReduces SensitivityReduces white spots in enamel

biotene1[1]Saliva Substitute: Biotene Products Salivant

Helps reduce dry mouth symptoms Soothes and moistens tissues
CariFree Products

 

CTx3 Gel

CTx3 Gel contains 3 of the 5 CTx treatment agents

  • Xylitol
  • pH Neutralization
  • Nano-hydroxyapatite

CTx3 Rinse

CariFree CTx3 Rinse contains three of the five CTx Treatment Agents.

  • Fluoride
  • Xylitol
  • pH Neutralization

CTx4 Gel 1100

CTx4 Gel 1100 contains 4 of the 5 CTx treatment agents

  • Fluoride
  • Xylitol
  • pH neutralization
  • Nano-hydroxyapatite (Ca PO4)

CTx2 Spray

CTx2 Spray contains 2 of the 5 CTx treatment agents

  • Xylitol
  • pH Neutralization

CTx2 Xylitol Gum

CTx2 Xylitol Gum contains 2 of the 5 CTx treatment agents

  • Xylitol
  • pH Neutralization

 

CTx4 Treatment Rinse

CariFree CTx4 Rinse contains four of the five CTx treatment agents.

  • Antibacterial
  • Fluoride
  • Xylitol
  • pH Neutralization

 

OXYFRESH PRODUCTS

mrinse16[1]Oxyfresh Mouth Rinse – 16 oz size

Alcohol-free, non-staining, freshens breathComes in 3 Varieties; Fresh Mint, Fluoride & Patented Zinc

mrinsegal[1]Oxyfresh Mouth Rinse – Gallon size

Alcohol-free, non-staining, freshens breathComes in 3 Varieties; Fresh Mint, Fluoride & Patented Zinc

mrinse16[1]Oxyfresh Mouth Rinse – 4 oz size

Alcohol-free, non-staining, freshens breathSmaller size for travel

tpaste55[1]Oxyfresh Toothpaste – 5.5 oz size

Freshens breath, low abrasionSmaller size for travel

tpaste55[1]Oxyfresh Toothpaste – 1 oz size

Freshens breath, low abrasionSmaller size for travel

dentalgel4[1]Oxygene Dental Gel – 4 oz size

Deodorizes, soothes gum tissues

dentalgel1[1]Oxygene Dental Gel – 1 oz size

Deodorizes, soothes gum tissuesSmaller size for travel

tongue1[1]Tongue Cleaner

Elite Tongue Cleaner

ORAL B PRODUCTS

oralbelectric1[1]Oral B Triumph Toothbrush
(Professional Care 9950)
oralBheads1[1]Oral B replacement heads
Single pack
3-pk
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Office Hours

Monday 7am-7:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am-5pm
Wednesday 7:30am-5pm
Thursday 7am-4pm
Friday 7am-1pm
(Closed Fridays in July/August)
Saturday/Sunday Closed

From our blog

  • “Teeth in a Day” Is this something I need?
  • Sleep Apnea Treatment at the Dentist?
  • Cheese: Diet Super-Hero for Teeth

Leland Dental

Robert S. Leland, D.M.D., P.C.
51 Mill Street Unit 10
Hanover, MA 02339
781-826-8395

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