Instructions
1. Visit your dentist at least twice a year for a regular check-up. The dentist or dental hygienist can clean your teeth with a fluoride paste. He may also apply other professional fluoride products to your teeth, such as high-concentration fluoride compounds, fluoride gels and foams and fluoride varnish (painted directly onto the teeth). All of these products are proven to be effective in preventing tooth decay and root canal.
2. Use a fluoride toothpaste daily. Many name brand toothpastes contain fluoride and you should utilize this product on a daily basis. Be sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day (once in the morning and once before going to bed). Always gently brush your teeth in a circular motion (for at least two minutes) and be sure to brush all of your teeth.
3. Rinse your mouth daily with a fluoride mouth rinse. You should use a mouth rinse every day and make sure that you rinse for at least 30 seconds before spitting out the mouth rinse. Higher strength mouth rinses are available for those who are at a high risk for developing tooth decay. However, these particular mouth rinses must be prescribed by a dentist or physician.
4. Drink products that contain fluoride. Many stores carry fluoridated drinking water and processed beverages (with fluoride). Be sure to carefully read the label to ensure that you are purchasing a product with fluoride.
5. Take a dietary fluoride supplement. Fluoride supplements come in the form of tablets, lozenges and liquids and they must be prescribed by a dentist or physician. The tablets and lozenges can be chewed or sucked and the liquid is used with a dropper. Make sure that you chew or suck the tablets/lozenges for 1 to 2 minutes before swallowing.
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