How long does it take for Duraphat to work?
Normally, however, it would take about 3 to 4 weeks for long-term effects to occur.
How often should Duraphat be applied?
For caries prevention, the application is usually repeated every 6 months but more frequent applications (every 3 months) may be made. For hypersensitivity 2 or 3 applications should be made within a few days.
Does Duraphat help with tooth pain?
Don’t stop taking the anti-inflammatory when the pain stops (or it will come back again). You need to reduce the inflammation of the nerve in the tooth which is causing the pain. Desensitising toothpaste such as Sensodyne Rapid relief is very effective or even better is Duraphat toothpaste which can be dispensed by us.
Can I buy Duraphat over the counter?
As a prescription-only medicine, Duraphat can only be provided to patients by suitably qualified professionals. The prescription can be dispensed at a pharmacy or dental practice, but the product can’t be bought over the counter by patients.
What happens if you swallow Duraphat?
swallowed the toothpaste Duraphat contains menthol which if accidentally ingested at excessive amounts may cause convulsions, particularly in infants and children.
Do you rinse after using Duraphat toothpaste?
It is important that you use this toothpaste instead of any other toothpaste as you are more likely to get tooth decay now and this toothpaste can protect your teeth. your teeth for two minutes with Duraphat toothpaste. Spit the toothpaste out; do not rinse with water afterwards as this will wash away the toothpaste.
What does fluoride treatment do to your teeth?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. It also reverses early decay.
What will Duraphat do?
Duraphat® Toothpaste is used to help prevent dental caries (tooth decay) in adolescents aged 16 years and over and adults, particularly amongst patients at risk from multiple caries. This toothpaste contains fluoride as sodium salt, which belongs to a group of medicines called caries preventing agents.
Why is Colgate Duraphat prescribed?
Colgate Duraphat fluoride toothpaste is a prescription-only toothpaste for the prevention of dental caries in adults. It is prescribed particularly to patients with a high risk from caries. Colgate Duraphat contains fluoride as a sodium salt. It belongs to a group of medicines known as caries preventing agents.
How often can you prescribe Duraphat?
Prophylaxis of dental caries Apply 2 centimetres 3 times a day, to be applied after meals using a toothbrush. Apply 2 centimetres 3 times a day, to be applied after meals using a toothbrush.
Is Colgate Duraphat good?
What are the benefits of using Colgate Duraphat? The main benefit of using Colgate Duraphat is the protection it provides against the occurrence of dental caries in adults over the age of 18. It effectively prevents formation caries when used on a regular basis.
Can you use Duraphat toothpaste daily?
Duraphat toothpaste is a fluoride-based paste that helps strengthen teeth. Apply 2cm of Duraphat to your toothbrush and brush three times daily, once after every meal for two minutes at time. Food and drink can interfere with this product so be sure to also brush right before you eat or drink anything!
Does Duraphat contain fluoride?
When Duraphat is applied on to the teeth, globules of calcium fluoride form on the enamel. These globules break down to release fluoride which penetrates deep into the tooth and provides long-term protection against tooth decay. 1 ml of Duraphat contains 50 mg of the active ingredient Sodium Fluoride equivalent to 22.6 mg of Fluoride.
What is Duraphat 50mg/ml dental suspension?
Duraphat 50mg/ml Dental Suspension is to be applied by the dentist. Before applying Duraphat, excess plaque should be removed and the teeth dried. Duraphat is applied as a thin layer to the most susceptible areas of dentition using a brush, probe or swab.
What is Duraphat and how does it work?
Duraphat prevents tooth decay and desensitizes hypersensitive teeth. The active ingredient, Sodium Fluoride is an anti-caries agent. When Duraphat is applied on to the teeth, globules of calcium fluoride form on the enamel.
Why Colgate Duraphat® toothpaste?
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