11. Dental caries

Question 1

What 3 fluoride preparations can be prescribed?

Answer 1

1. Sodium fluoride Toothpaste, 0.619% (2800ppm)
2. Sodium Fluoride toothpaste, 1.1% (5000ppm)
3. Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash, 0.05%

Question 2

What advise should be given to patient using NaF toothpaste?

Answer 2

• Advise pt to avoid rinsing mouth, drinking or eating for 30 minutes after use
• NaF is a medicine and is only to be used by the person for whom it is prescribed.

Question 3

What advise should be given to pt for NaF mouthwash?

Answer 3

Advise pt to avoid rinsing mouth, drinking or eating for 15 minutes after use.

Question 4

How do you prescribe NaF, 0.619% (2800ppm)?

Answer 4

Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste, 0.619% (2800ppm)
Send: 75ml
Label: Brush teeth for 1 minute after meals using 1cm, before spitting out, twice daily.

• avoid rinsing mouth, drinking or eating for 30 minutes after use.

Question 5

How do you prescribe sodium fluoride toothpaste, 1.1% (5000ppm)?

Answer 5

Send: 51g
Label: Brush teeth for 3 minutes after meals using 2cm, before spitting out, three times daily.

• Advise pt to avoid rinsing mouth, drinking or eating for 30 minutes after use

Question 6

How can you prescribe NaF mouthwash, 0.05%?

Answer 6

Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash, 0.05%
Send: 250ml
Label: Rinse mouth once daily with 10 ml for 1 minute and spit out (preferable at a different time from brushing).

NB. Advise pt to avoid rinsing mouth, drinking or eating for 15 minutes after use.