In an in vitro study, Listerine? Tooth Defense™ was shown to have an enamel fluoride uptake level comparable to that of Act? and Phos-Flur?.

Listerine? Tooth Defense™ contains 0.0221% sodium fluoride, which is equivalent to 0.01% of the fluoride ion (which is equal to 100 parts per million).

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Listerine? Tooth Defense™ is a fluoride rinse that helps to strengthen teeth and prevent cavities. It is similar to Listerine? Antiseptic in that it kills the bacteria that cause oral malodor; however, it is not indicated or intended for fighting plaque and gingivitis.

Fluoride works by making the outer layer of teeth (called tooth enamel) stronger. When the outer layer is strong, teeth are less likely to get cavities.

Listerine? Tooth Defense™ was designed as a twice-daily rinse so that it would fit easily into a patient's usual twice-daily oral care routine. In addition, the 0.0221% sodium fluoride concentration used in Listerine? Tooth Defense™ provides maximum anticavity benefit when used twice daily. An added benefit for patients is fresher breath twice a day.

Most forms of treatment including acupuncture, massage, ultrasound, medication, TENS, etc. have been used to treat pain and stimulate the healing processes. For the most part the effects of these treatments have been discouraging or provide only temporary relief as they do little more then mask the symptoms. Alleviating symptoms has generally and unfortunately become the accepted norm of treating most conditions.

Fluoride is provided mainly through drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwash, supplements (chewable tablets or drops), and other materials such as gels and rinses that may be applied during your visit to the dentist.

All experts agree no medication should be used unless a live louse has been detected to prove infestation is active. Combing wet, conditioned hair with a Bug Buster comb is a reliable detection method even when very few lice are present (wet lice stay still); dry or damp lice move quickly away from disturbance evading detection.

Effective over-the-counter medications usually contain benzoyl peroxide and/or salicylic acid formulations.

Fluoride reduces the number of cavities an individual will develop in their life by about half. This is because it makes the enamel of the tooth more resistant to the acid attacks of plaque bacteria. Resistance occurs initially when the fluoride is incorporated into the teeth during their formation and secondly, as fluoridated water washes over the surface of the erupted teeth.

For many years, rehabilitation therapies -- including ultrasound, interferential current and TENS -- have been used extensively throughout the world to treat pain and stimulate the healing processes. Unlike BioFlex, however, the healing effects of these treatments have been disappointing as they only modulate symptoms. In contrast BioFlex is able to influence the pathology directly at the cellular level, resulting in therapeutic benefits that are more profound and generally curative.

Doctor's have used the same chemicals for years to treat lice. Health Care Professionals and Entomologists reported as early as 1985 that lice have become resistant to pediculicides.

No. As pointed out by a growing number of dental researchers, fluoride supplements are unnecessary, ineffective, and much more likely to give your child dental fluorosis than to spare them a cavity. Fluoride Supplements are Unnecessary: A vast body of dental research now indicates that there is no need to swallow fluoride at all - whether at a young or old age. This is because fluoride's purported 'benefit' to teeth comes primarily from topical application, and not from ingestion.

Based on our clinical studies, there were no detrimental effects on tooth enamel from using LISTERINE WHITENING? Pre-Brush according to label directions. Back to Top LISTERINE WHITENING? Pre-Brush Rinse is designed to whiten teeth and kill germs that cause bad breath. Over-the-counter hydrogen peroxide may be used for oral debriding, cleansing of oral wounds and treating minor gum inflammation. Back to Top

Fluoride is a mineral found in nature. There is fluoride in the ocean, in the earth's crust and in fresh water.

Why do I need to use Listerine? ToothDefenseTM Anticavity Fluoride Rinse twice a day? All the other anticavity fluoride rinses seems to be indicated for once-daily use.

Most lasers treat only one or two aging conditions. They may diminish red or brown spots; they may just reduce lax skin. Only 3D Skin Rejuvenation from Cutera addresses all of the most common conditions of aging – age spots, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles and lax skin. Any other questions you have can be submitted on-line by clicking on the "Ask a Question" link under the Questions menu, or by simply clicking here!

The Zeno Acne Clearing Device can clear up a pimple in just hours. Most other medications can take days or even weeks to work. What's more, other than slight, temporary skin redness, Zeno has none of the side effects described by most topical or oral medications.

Basically it’s “apples and apples” ….. Imagine one technology is a green apple the other is red. The results can be the same…. but the course you take can make all the difference with regard to expense and recovery time. With LED cold light therapy there is no down time and it is a painless way to eliminate fine lines and irritated skin disorders such as rosacea and acne.

Here is a comparative list of several other methods and their corresponding success rates after one year: There are several pharmaceutical products available to treat withdrawal symptoms, such as nicotine devicees, chewing gum and mouthpieces containing nicotine. These products replace nicotine, thus avoiding the absorption of other toxic substances found in cigarettes. The amount of nicotine is gradually reduced causing withdrawal symptoms to fade.

Pearl offers the most effective treatment to address fine lines, uneven texture and discoloration without wound care and the lengthy downtime required with certain Erbium and CO2 laser procedures. Compared to today's fractionated technologies, Pearl offers noticeable results in just one treatment versus 4 ? 6 fractionated treatments.

For many years, rehabilitation therapies -- including ultrasound, interferential current and TENS -- have been used extensively throughout the world to treat pain and stimulate the healing processes. Unlike LILT, however, the healing effects of these treatments have been disappointing as they only modulate symptoms. In contrast, LILT is able to influence the pathology directly at the cellular level, resulting in therapeutic benefits that are more profound and generally curative.

ABREVA® is the first and only FDA approved, non-prescription cold sore medication that has been clinically proven to go beyond traditional OTCs to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms. The sooner you start using ABREVA®, the sooner you can begin healing your cold sore. We have not studied the use of ABREVA with other topical cold sore products and do not know whether or not using two products together will interfere with ABREVA®'s effectiveness. No.

Yes. Acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide (eg, Benzac, Brevoxyl), salicylic acid (eg, Neutrogena Acne Wash) and alpha hydroxy acids (eg, some Neutrogena or Neostrata products) are effective in controlling mild acne. Remember to treat skin gently as too much scrubbing can further irritate and inflame the skin. Severe cases of acne need different treatments so you'll need to see a GP or dermatologist for help with this.

Yes. The mouth rinsing program complements your dentist's plan to make your child's teeth less susceptible to tooth decay.

The American Dental Association recommends fluoride treatments twice a year for your child's teeth. Please be aware that your insurance company may only pay for this treatment once a year.

Preparing and placing a crown will require two visits with Dr. Wooten. During the first, Dr. Wooten will prepare the tooth for the crown placement, find your perfect shade, and fit a temporary crown. After one to three weeks, you will return for the permanent placement of the crown.