Table 1 Preventive Strategies to restore health
Category | Strategy | Mode | Caries | Erosion | Dentine Hypersensitivity | Periodontal & Gingival |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fluoride | Fluoride Toothpaste | SC | ++++ | + | ||
High Fluoride Toothpaste and gels | SC/PC | ++ | ||||
Fluoride Varnish | PC | +++ | + | |||
Oral Hygiene | Tooth brushing | SC | + | |||
Flossing | SC | + | ||||
Professional Tooth Cleaning | PC | ++++ | ||||
Sensitivity reduction | Toothpaste | SC | + | |||
Diet | Sugar Control | SC | + | |||
Acid Control | + | |||||
Anti Bacterial | CHX | SC/PC | ||||
Triclosan | SC | ++++ | ||||
SnF | SC | ++ |