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| Item Number: | 10021-M |
| Packaging: | ea |
| Manufacturer: | Medicom |
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FAQs
Most children should receive their first fluoride treatment when they are around 6 years old. In high-risk situations, bi-annual treatment may begin at 3 years of age.
Yes. Topical fluoride treatments are widely accepted for the lifetime of teeth. This continues to be an area of ongoing research. For adults, it is recommended to use neutral fluorides (gels and foams) because many adults have esthetic restorations that can discolour with APF formulas.
No. Pro-Gel does not contain propylene glycol.
Acidulated formulas have a pH around 3.5 versus 7 for neutral formulas. Neutral formulas are recommended and used mostly for adults because many have esthetic restorations that can discolour with APF formulas.
Several factors affect patient acceptance, including preferred flavours, texture, ease of use and effectiveness.
Unflavoured Pro-Gel 1.1% neutral sodium fluoride may be used on patients undergoing radiation treatment.
Traditionally, 1.23% APF (acidulated phosphate fluoride) gel is the most common in-office product used in the prevention of tooth decay, especially for children. Rinses are typically used as an alternative to when patients cannot tolerate gel or foam.
Fluoride application is most effective when applied for up to 4 minutes. APF gel and foams are marketed as a "one-minute formula" to increase patient acceptance and comfort.
Most children should receive their first fluoride treatment when they are around 6 years old. In high-risk situations, bi-annual treatment may begin at 3 years of age.
