General  and  Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Although twice-daily brushing and once-daily flossing is stressed by the ADA to remove plaque from the tooth surfaces, the benefits of rinsing cannot be overlooked. That's because the teeth represent only about 25% of the surface area inside the mouth. However, an antimicrobial mouthrinse reaches the whole mouth, killing germs in "reservoirs" where plaque bacteria survive.

 

The Essentials of Fluoride Rinsing

The ADA also recognizes the benefits of rinsing with a fluoride mouthrinse to prevent tooth decay. Find out
what our fluoride products can do for your patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Enroll in The OFFICE ESSENTIALS™ Program. 
Or, connect with patient tips from the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA).

REFERENCES: 1. Oral health topics. Cleaning your teeth and gums. American Dental Association Web site. http://www.ada.org/2624.aspx. Accessed March 16, 2012. 2. Kerr WJS, Kelly J, Geddes DAM. The areas of various surfaces in the human mouth from nine years to adulthood. J Dent Res. 1991;70(12):1528-1530. 3. Data on file, McNEIL-PPC, Inc. 4. Oral health topics. ADA seal of product category. American Dental Association® Web site. http://www.ada.org/5266.aspx?category=Plaque%2fGingivitis+Control+Mouthrinse. Accessed March 16, 2012.