Outreach - Fluoride Concentrations Flashcards
What fluoride concentration toothpaste should children up to 3 years old use
<1000ppm
a smear
What fluoride concentration toothpaste should 3 year olds + use
they should use 1450ppm (adult strength)
If a child is under 10 years of age what fluoride concentration toothpaste can they use
only adult strength
For children aged 10-16 years old who are at increased risk of caries, what fluoride concentration toothpaste do they use
they can be prescribed 2800ppm toothpaste
What is 2800ppm toothpaste prescribed as
0.619% sodium fluoride toothpaste
What is 5000ppm toothpaste prescribed as
1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste
What volume of 2800ppm fluoride toothpaste is prescribed
75ml
What volume of 5000ppm fluoride toothpaste is prescribed
51g
What do label instructions say for 2800ppm toothpaste
Label says that teeth are brushed for 1 minute after meals using 1cm twice daily
What should px be advised regarding 2800ppm toothpaste
Patient should be advised to avoid rinsing their mouth, drinking or eating for 30 minutes after use
What do label instructions say for 1.1% sodium fluoride toothpaste
The label says that you should brush your teeth for 3 minutes after meals using 2cm before spitting it out, 3 times daily
What do you advise patients of for 1.1% sodium fluoride
Advise patient to not rinse their mouth, drink or eat for 30 mins after use
What is fluoride mouthwash prescribed as
0.05% sodium fluoride mouthwash
What volume of fluoride mouthwash is prescribed
250ml
What does the label for fluoride mouthwash say
Label says to rinse the mouth once daily with 10ml for 1 minute and spit out (preferably at a different time from brushing)
