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Caries prevention and management are obtainable goals . There are numerous choices for OTC home dental care products . Discussing the proper use of toothpaste , floss , and mouthrinses at each dental appointment will help emphasize the role and importance of dental home care regimens . Patients at higher risk can be treated with a combination of in-office and self-applied topical fluoride if they need additional supplementation . If for whatever reason a patient finds it difficult to brush his or her teeth , encourage using OTC fluoride mouthrinses in addition to fluoride toothpaste , explaining that it can enhance the integrity of saliva , provide additional tooth surface protection , and reach areas around restorations and oral appliances that may be harder to access with toothbrushing alone . Having healthy teeth for life will support systemic health , enable better nutrition , enhance self-esteem , and keep your patients smiling .
Reinforcing the Importance of Fluoride Use for Lifelong Dental Health
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