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QUESTION: I have several patients who have undergone in-office bleaching and would like some over-the-counter options to upkeep their new white smiles. What do you suggest? ANSWER: Although whitening is...

...At-Home, Over-the-Counter Fluoride Products All patients, even those at low caries risk, may benefit from over-the-counter (OTC) fluoride toothpaste and community water fluoridation.6 Most OTC dentifrices are between 1,000 ppm...

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...prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medications, stressors, and malnutrition.1,6,7 Exposure to a teratogen may increase the incidence of congenital malformations.1 Ideally, a woman who is pregnant or thinks she may be...