Toothpastes | American Dental Association - ADA
Jul 6, 2021 · According to the ADA, these amounts help limit the exposure of children to fluoride from ingested dentifrice to levels below those suggested by the HMD (0.05 mg/kg/day). 15 For example, if a child weighing 15 kg brushed twice per day, using a rice-sized smear of toothpaste (approximately 0.1 gram of toothpaste or 0.1 milligram of fluoride ...
Fluoride: Topical and Systemic Supplements
Jun 14, 2023 · In 2013, the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry and a panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs developed clinical recommendations for use of professionally applied or prescription-strength, home-use topical fluorides for caries prevention in patients at high risk of developing caries. 8 The Panel evaluated sodium, stannous and …
ADA Seal of Acceptance | American Dental Association
Not every dental product submitted to the Program qualifies for the Seal. A product submission must include data from clinical and/or laboratory studies that demonstrate safety and efficacy according to product category requirements developed by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs.
Mouthrinse (Mouthwash) | American Dental Association - ADA
Dec 1, 2021 · For example, some dentifrice ingredients (like calcium hydroxide or aluminum hydroxide) can form a complex with fluoride ions and reduce a mouthrinse’s effectiveness. Therefore, vigorous rinsing with water may be recommended after brushing and before rinsing if these ingredients are present. 1
Home Oral Care | American Dental Association - ADA
May 28, 2024 · Although the measures used to assess the benefit varied, studies examining the effect of over-the-counter (OTC) fluoride dentifrice on caries incidence in children and adolescents found the fraction of caries prevented ranged from 16% per tooth to 31% per surface versus placebo or no dentifrice, and concluded that fluoride-containing toothpaste ...
Topical Fluoride Clinical Practice Guideline | American Dental
A panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs presents an evidence-based clinical practice guideline and systematic review on professionally-applied and prescription-strength, home-use topical fluoride agents for caries prevention including mouthrinses, varnishes, gels, foams, and pastes.
Oral Hygiene Products | American Dental Association - ADA
Dentifrice Requirements. Requirements, test methods and marking for acceptable physical and chemical ...
Resources | American Dental Association - ADA
These products were found to be effective water filters that do not remove fluoride from tap water. The ADA endorses community water fluoridation as a safe, beneficial, and cost effective public health measure for preventing tooth decay.
Whitening | American Dental Association - ADA
Jul 26, 2022 · Sensitivity. One common adverse effect of OTC or dentist-dispensed, tray-based whitening is tooth sensitivity, which can be more prevalent with higher concentrations of active agents but is typically mild and transient. 1 Risk of temporary dental sensitivity is associated with all forms of bleaching, 42, 48-50 possibly due to inflammation of the pulp as a result of …
Sensodyne Toothpaste | American Dental Association - ADA
Stop use and ask a dentist if the problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist if pain/sensitivity still persists after 4 weeks of use.