What tooth is used to prevent decay?

Any over the counter toothpaste with fluoride helps prevent decay as does over the counter fluoride rinses like ACT or Fluorigard. A dentist can prescribe high concentration fluoride toothpaste or rinse is you are decay prone.





JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

What tooth is used to prevent decay?
....what? That doesn't even make the remotest bit of sense.
Reply:??
Reply:If you are referring to a toothpaste, i will recommend you Maximum Teeth Whitening. OraMD is good too in killing bad bacteria that cause tooth decay.
Reply:huh? is it just me or is this a question that makes no sense?
Reply:if you mean what means or ways to prevent tooth decay:





1)Proper brushing - The layer of plaque is removed from outside, inside or chewing surfaces of the teeth by proper brushing with a soft-bristle brush.





2)Flossing - Flossing is important because it removes plaque from the gum line where gum problems starts to grow.





3)Fluoride - Fluoride is essential for strong and healthy teeth. It prevents tooth decay.





4)Using a sealant - It is a plastic material which is safe to use and is applied on the top of the chewing teeth the molars and the premolars.