Toothpastes

Question 1

Outline

Answer 1

a huge variety available from shops own brand to specialist from OH product suppliers, with ingredients to fight against all aspects of common oral disease. examples of all likely to be recommended should be available in session so that it is referred specifically. many workplaces may also stock + sell various types to ensure pts are using those that have been recommended

Question 2

High-concentration fluoride

Answer 2

to give additional protection when high caries rates are evident between 2800ppm + 5000ppm

Question 3

Plaque suppressant

Answer 3

limit amount of plaque that is able to form

Question 4

Calculus suppressant

Answer 4

for those who build calculus easily

Question 5

Desensitising toothpastes

Answer 5

to reduce the painful effects of tooth sensitivity

Question 6

Whitening toothpastes

Answer 6

but only good quality, non abrasive types should be recommended

Question 7

Enamel repair toothpastes

Answer 7

for individuals with erosion damage

Question 8

Fluoride ordinary

Answer 8

over 95% of toothpastes in UK contain fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate and sodium fluoride as 1000 PPM