In order to achieve successful treatment results we must work together. Oral health goals are best reached when you, the patient, is actively involved in treatment through excellent compliance!
MORNING
- After eating breakfast, brush for at least 2 minutes with your Sonicare Powerbrush using a fluoride toothpaste. (If using Clinpro 5000 prescription Toothpaste: Do not rinse with water; no eating/drinking for 30 minutes)
- Clean between your teeth using one or more of the following: Softpicks (original, advanced/curved, wide), proxabrushes (tight, moderate, wide, extra wide) or unwaxed floss. If you have bridges or implants, you should also use: Proxysoft Bridge & Implant Floss, GUM EasyThread Floss, or Floss Threaders. You may be instructed to dip your proxabrushes or floss in Peridex (prescription chlorhexidine mouthwash) , Clinpro Toothpaste (prescription fluoride toothpaste) or another over-the-counter antibacterial or fluoride rinse. *Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist about the ideal interdental aides, prescriptions, toothpaste, or over the counter rinses for you!
MID-DAY (and after meals)
- Brush for at least 2 minutes with your Sonicare Powerbrush using a
- Perform interproximal care using the above recommended tools
EVENING
- After eating & before bedtime, again brush for at least 2 minutes with your Sonicare Powerbrush using a fluoride toothpaste. (If using Clinpro 5000 prescription Toothpaste: Do not rinse with water; Leave Clinpro on teeth all night!)
- Clean between your teeth using one or more of the following: Softpicks (original, advanced/curved, wide), proxabrushes (tight, moderate, wide, extra wide) or unwaxed floss. If you have bridges or implants, you should also use: Proxysoft Bridge & Implant Floss, GUM EasyThread Floss, or Floss Threaders. You may be instructed to dip your proxabrushes or floss in Peridex (prescription chlorhexidine mouthwash) , Clinpro Toothpaste (prescription fluoride toothpaste) or another over-the-counter antibacterial or fluoride rinse. *Talk to your dentist or dental hygienist about the ideal interdental aides, prescriptions, toothpaste, or over the counter rinses for you!
OTHER COMMONLY RECOMMENDED SPECIAL TOOLS:
TEPE Compact Tufted Brush: Great for around gumline of all teeth and dental implants, hard to reach surfaces
TEPE Universal Care Brush: Great for under fixed implant appliances, dental implants or hard-to-reach surfaces
Rubbertip stimulator: Use around gumline to remove plaque and tone tissue
