Childhood tooth decay can have serious consequences beyond the oral environment. Left untreated, it can lead to malnourishment, sleep deprivation, painful infections, and lifelong health problems. Tooth decay and periodontal disease also affect self-esteem, employment prospects, social development, and overall quality of life.
Thus, it is critical for health professionals to work with and educate pediatric patients and their parents on incorporating good oral health practices into the daily routine. For example, parents should ensure their children brush for 2 minutes twice each day, and floss twice a day. Dentists may also want to introduce a fluoride rinse to offer extra protection for children ages 6 and up.
One product line that can help children prevent caries is ACT Fluoride Rinses, which can deliver fluoride to all tooth surfaces—helping to strengthen tooth enamel and protecting the roots of the teeth. When used daily, the rinses yield up to 84% caries arrestment for early smooth-surface caries among children ages 11-15.
The alcohol-free ACT Fluoride Rinses are available in great-tasting flavors developed just for kids, including BubbleGum BlowOut, Ocean Berry Rinse featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, and Kiwi Watermelon featuring Scooby-Doo, and Batman Fruit Punch. Importantly, each rinse comes with an easy-to-use dosage meter that puts kids in control of the experience. For kids, using the meter is fun, but it also helps minimize the mess and gives an exact 10ml dosage every time.
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