What is Fluoridex?
Fluoridex is the brand name for a line of prescription-strength fluoride toothpastes. Due to its high level of fluoride versus over-the-counter toothpastes (Fluoridex delivers 1.1% sodium fluoride, whereas OTC toothpastes normally contain only .24% sodium fluoride), Fluoridex is only available with a prescription from your dentist.

What is the Active Ingredient in Fluoridex?
1.1% Sodium Fluoride
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How is Fluoridex different from Sensodyne?
Sensodyne is an OTC fluoride toothpaste designed to treat sensitive teeth. The Active ingredients in Sensodyne are sodium fluoride- .15%w/v fluoride ion and potassium nitrate, 5%.

Fluoridex is a prescription toothpaste available only with a prescription from your dentist. The active ingredients in Fluoridex Sensitivity Relief are sodium fluoride- 1.1% and potassium nitrate, 5% (the maximum amount approved by the FDA).

Both products deliver 5% potassium nitrate, however, Fluoridex has 7 times more fluoride to help keep your teeth healthy and strong longer. Your dentist can tell you which version of Fluoridex is right for you!

How is Fluoridex different from my current toothpaste?
Fluoridex delivers more than 4 times the fluoride of OTC toothpastes. Fluoridex contains 1.1% sodium fluoride, whereas most OTC toothpastes contain .24% sodium fluoride. Fluoridex is only available with a prescription from your dentist.

What is the description of Fluoridex?
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Do I need a prescription for Fluoridex?
Yes and only your dentist can prescribe it for you.

What is the Usage and Indication for Fluoridex?
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What are the contraindications for Fluoridex?
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How is Fluoridex supplied?
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Abrasion- pathologic tooth wear as a result of a foreign substance.

Acedogenic plaque- presence of acid in the plaque as a byproduct of the metabolism of carbohydrates by bacteria: contributes to the demineralization process.

Demineralization- The first stage of dental caries. When teeth have bacterial plaque biofilm adhering to them, acidogenic bacteria in the biofilm metabolize fermentable carbohydrates (sucrose, glucose, starches, etc.) and produce acids.

These acids can them dissolve the calcium phosphate mineral of the enamel and dentin. The acids diffuse through the plaque biofilm, disassociate to produce hydrogen ions, move to the enamel surface, and dissolve the tooth mineral.

Demineralization results in the greatest loss of calcium and phosphate minerals in the subsurface zone of the enamel and the formation of a white spot lesion. The enamel surface of the white spot typically remains intact, but the demineralized area appears white due to the loss of mineral in the subsurface zone of the enamel. By comparison, the enamel surrounding the white spot appears sound and translucent.

Dentinal Hypersensitivity- characterized by short, sharp pain arising from exposed dentin that occurs in response to stimuli, typically thermal (both hot and cold), evaporative, tactile, osmotic, or chemical, and that cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology.

Dentifrice- substance (gel, paste or powder) used in conjunction with a toothbrush or interdental cleaner to facilitate bacterial plaque biofilm removal, or as a vehicle for transporting therapeutic or cosmetic agents to the tooth and its environment.

Dental Caries- an infectious, bacteria-caused disease characterized by the acid dissolution of enamel and the eventual breakdown of the more organic, inner dental tissues.

Dental Caries Process- formation of a carious lesion that results from the bacterial plaque biofilm acting on fermentable dietary carbohydrates to produce acid. The acid then dissolves calcium and phosphate minerals from the tooth, eventually producing a white lesion and then decay.

Gingivitis- Inflammation of the gingival tissue.

Periodontal Disease- Inflammatory disease of the periodontium resulting from progression of gingivitis; caused by specific microorganisms; characterized by progressive destruction of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, recession, pocket formation and possible tooth mobility.

Xerostomia- dry mouth caused by a variety of conditions such as salivary gland dysfunction, medications, and radiation therapy to the head and neck.