The Cavity Scale
High Risk: 1. Bad Bacteria 2. Abcense of Saliva 3. Poor Dietary Habits
Low Risk: 1. Adequate Saliva 2. Anitmicrobial Agents 3. Effective Diet
If you think you may be tipping the balance in the wrong direction, and you’re getting more cavities than you would like, the following ideas may help.
Baking Soda gum/ Dental Care gum. Buy gum that contains xylitol, or xylitol mints. Rinse frequently with a baking soda rinse during the day, especially after snacks. (Fill a sports bottle with water, and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda for each 8oz. of water). Brush with toothpaste that contains fluoride. Also use a fluoride rinse like ACT twice daily, in the morning after breakfast, and before bedtime. A stronger (prescription strength) fluoride toothpaste or fluoride rinse, from a pharmacy, or our office.