PreviDent® 5000 Sensitive is a specific formulation of prescription toothpaste that is designed to address tooth sensitivity while also providing the benefits of fluoride for cavity prevention. The higher concentration of active ingredients makes it a prescription-strength toothpaste.
Dentists may prescribe PreviDent® 5000 Sensitive for patients who have a combination of tooth sensitivity and a higher risk of developing cavities.
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 1.1% (w/w), potassium nitrate 5%. Other Ingredients: Purified water, hydrated silica , sorbitol, PEG-12, sodium lauryl sulfate, carrageenan, flavor, poloxamer 407, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium saccharin, mica, sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, FD&C blue no.1, D&C Yellow No.10.
Features of PreviDent® 5000 toothpaste:
- 5% potassium nitrate
- Significant remineralization of root caries in as little as 3 months (38%) and 6 months (57%)
- Mild mint flavor
Benefits:
- Clinically proven sensitivity relief
- Therapeutic decay prevention safe for exposed root surfaces
- Low abrasion level
Frequent topical applications to the teeth with preparations having a relatively high fluoride content increase tooth resistance to acid dissolution and enhance penetration of the fluoride ion into tooth enamel.
PreviDent® 5000 helps reduce the painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact in adult patients and children 12 years of age and older. This prescription toothpaste should be used twice daily in place of your regular toothpaste. May be used in areas where drinking water is fluoridated since topical fluoride cannot produce fluorosis.
Follow these instructions: Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Apply at least a 1 inch strip of PreviDent 5000 Sensitive (Rx) onto a soft bristle toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute, expectorate, and rinse mouth thoroughly. Use twice a day (morning and evening).
References:
Reversal of primary root caries using dentifrices. A. Baysan, E. Lynch, R. Ellwood, R. Davies, L. Petersson 2001 Caries Res;35:41 46.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11359061/
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