At home : 0.09 % fluoride mouthrinse at least weekly or 0.5 % fluoride gel or paste twice daily .
Older than 18 years
Professionally applied 2.26 % fluoride varnish at least every three to six months or 1.23 % fluoride ( APF ) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months .
At home : 0.09 % fluoride mouthrinse at least weekly or 0.5 % fluoride gel or paste twice daily .
Adults and Elderly
Professionally applied 2.26 % fluoride varnish at least every three to six months or 1.23 % fluoride ( APF ) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months .
At home : 0.09 % fluoride mouthrinse at least weekly or 0.5 % fluoride gel or paste twice daily .
Among aging patients who may be taking multiple medications , those with xerostomia may benefit from in-office fluoride varnish or gel two to four times a year , in addition to brushing with prescription-strength fluoride paste or gel , and rinsing with a sodium fluoride rinse once a day ( or more frequently ) if they are experiencing dry mouth after eating or drinking . 14
The Benefits of Fluoride Mouthrinses
Many factors are at play during the various decades of life that can impact dental health and make the home use of supplemental fluoride more important . “ Let ’ s say a person can ’ t clean their mouth due to
Reinforcing the Importance of Fluoride Use for Lifelong Dental Health
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