...works well with mixed dentition because when more teeth come in, another tray can be made without great expense. For more information on tooth whitening, visit www.vanhaywood.com References Haywood VB,...

...in addition to potassium nitrate. Some patients may require a more enhanced treatment combined with the useo f an anti-hypersensitivity toothpaste. Common in-office treatments for dentin hypersensitivity include topical agents...

...management of dental caries that are age- and risk level-dependent include daily oral hygiene with fluoridated toothpaste that is over-the-counter (1,000 to 1,100 ppm fluoride) or prescription (5,000 ppm fluoride);...

...therapeutic management other than palliative measures to ensure patient comfort. Severe cases are accompanied by intense pain and alter the patient’s ability to eat and speak. Several over-the-counter formulations are...

...and pastes that contain 1.1% NaF. If the patient likes to rinse and has low caries risk, there are many over-the- counter fluoride mouthrinses that contain 0.05% NaF. BEYOND FLUORIDE...

...with NovaMin. The combination of arginine, an amino acid found in saliva, and calcium carbonate comprises the new Pro-Argin™ technology. Arginine binds to the tooth surface and allows the calcium...

...a common self-care approach and sometimes makes good sense under professional guidance, especially when combined with one or more of the contemporary approaches that may not produce immediate or complete...

...or tray bleaching (Figure 2); and over- the-counter (OTC) products. When considering which approach is most appropriate, safety, efficacy, and cost are all important variables. Perspectives on Efficacy Successful tooth...