Colgate® Phos Flur® Ortho Defense
Help prevent white spots! Specially formulated for orthodontic patients.Phos-Flur® Rinse is specially formulated for orthodontic patients, and helps reduce the appearance of white spots. Safe, great-tasting and easy to use, Phos-Flur® Rinse provides clinically proven fluoride protection.Help prevent white spots! Specially formulated for orthodontic patients.
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Product Ingredients
Cool Mint
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.044% (w/v)
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, sorbitol solution 70%, sodium phosphate monobasic, poloxamer 338, flavor, potassium sorbate, phosphoric acid, polysorbate 20, FD&C Blue #1
Gushing Grape
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.044% (w/v)
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, sorbitol solution 70%, sodium phosphate monobasic, flavor, potassium sorbate, phosphoric acid, polysorbate 20, FD&C Blue #1,FD&C #40
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Study Results
Fluoride uptake in vivo by deciduous enamel of children from neutral fluoride and APF mouthrinses
Mellberg JR, Nicholson CR. Caries Res. 1974:8:148-154. -
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Indications and Usage
Phos-Flur® Rinse is an anti-cavity fluoride rinse, shown to be effective in the prevention of decay, that can be of significant value when used regularly in conjunction with a decay prevention fluoride dentifrice in a conscientiously applied program of oral hygiene and regular professional care.
Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Use once a day after brushing teeth with toothpaste. Vigorously swish 10 mL of rinse between teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse unless instructed to do so by a health professional. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Children under 6 years of age: Consult a dentist or physician.
Directions
Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Use once a day after brushing teeth with toothpaste. Vigorously swish 10 mL of rinse between teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse unless instructed to do so by a health professional. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Children under 6 years of age: Consult a dentist or physician.
Warnings
Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If you accidentally swallow more than used for rinsing, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
Characteristics
- APF formulation
- Clinically proven
- Alcohol-free (Gushing Grape flavor)
- Three great-tasting sugar-free flavors
- Available without a prescription
- ADA seal of acceptance
Benefits
- Promote remineralization and strengthens teeth by forming a submicroscopic reservoir of fluoride on the tooth enamel1
- 58% reduction in white spots2
- Adults and children 6 years of age and older
- Patient compliance
- Easy to find in the oral care aisle
- Keyes, P. and Englander HR, Fluoride therapy in the treatment of dentomicrobial plaque diseases. JOSPD 16-40, Jan-Feb 1975.
- R.E. Hirschfield, Control of decalcification by use of fluoride mouthrinse. J. Dent Child 45:458-460, 1978.
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Characteristics and Benefits
Characteristics
- APF formulation
- Clinically proven
- Alcohol-free (Gushing Grape flavor)
- Three great-tasting sugar-free flavors
- Available without a prescription
- ADA seal of acceptance
Benefits
- Promote remineralization and strengthens teeth by forming a submicroscopic reservoir of fluoride on the tooth enamel1
- 58% reduction in white spots2
- Adults and children 6 years of age and older
- Patient compliance
- Easy to find in the oral care aisle
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Description
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Ingredients
Cool Mint
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.044% (w/v)
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, sorbitol solution 70%, sodium phosphate monobasic, poloxamer 338, flavor, potassium sorbate, phosphoric acid, polysorbate 20, FD&C Blue #1
Gushing Grape
Active Ingredients: Sodium fluoride 0.044% (w/v)
Inactive Ingredients: Purified water, sorbitol solution 70%, sodium phosphate monobasic, flavor, potassium sorbate, phosphoric acid, polysorbate 20, FD&C Blue #1,FD&C #40
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Directions For Use
Adults and children 6 years of age and older: Use once a day after brushing teeth with toothpaste. Vigorously swish 10 mL of rinse between teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not swallow the rinse unless instructed to do so by a health professional. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing. Instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Children under 6 years of age: Consult a dentist or physician.
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