fluoride toothpaste + fluoride mouthwash

Fluoride toothpaste + fluoride mouthwash is a combination regimen of two topical dental products—one in paste form and one in rinse form—each containing a source of bioavailable fluoride (commonly sodium fluoride or stannous fluoride). This combination is used for the prevention and control of dental caries (tooth decay) by enhancing remineralization and inhibiting demineralization of tooth enamel. The mechanism involves the incorporation of free ionic fluoride into the hydroxyapatite structure of enamel to form fluorapatite, which is more resistant to acid attack from oral bacteria. The combined use has been shown to provide a modest additional reduction in caries incidence compared to using either product alone[1][4][6]. These products are available over-the-counter from various manufacturers and are recommended for daily use in adults and children over 6 years old.

Brand names

Sensodyne Pronamel Intensive Enamel RepairFluoridex

Other names

sodium fluoride toothpaste + sodium fluoride mouthwashstannous fluoride toothpaste + stannous fluoride mouthwashtopical dental fluorides combination