Cosmetic Dentistry and Oxyfresh!

How many composite resins do you place daily? How many porcelain veneer cases do you do weekly? How many whitening cases do you complete monthly?

According to the Academy of Dental Therapeutics and Stomatology report entitled, Patient Compliance: Strategies for Success, here are three of the eight post-procedure instructions for the care of aesthetic restorations:

• AVOID alcohol-containing mouthwashes. Alcohol may soften composite/porcelain bonds.
• Avoid using highly abrasive dentifrices.
• Use only sodium fluoride in over-the counter products. Stannous or acidulated phosphate fluorides are not recommended for composite/porcelain.

Here is what happens when patients go to the store and choose their own oral hygiene products:

• They choose inexpensive products that contain a high percentage of alcohol, plus dyes and colorings. In addition to staining teeth, they dry out the oral tissues.
• The choose gritty "specialized" toothpastes that are NOT gentle on the enamel (or on their cosmetic dentistry).
• They choose medium or hard bristle brushes that can cause additional harm to the teeth and periodontal tissues.

Let's not leave home care to guesswork...or a store clerk! Patients invest a lot of money to whiten and brighten their smiles in our offices. They trust us to take care of them. So, for ALL your composite, veneer and whitening cases, DO THE SMART THING... RECOMMEND OXYFRESH!