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Sensitive Teeth and Gums

POTASSIUM NITRATE, SODIUM FLUORIDE

Standard Dose
Directions do not swallow adults and children 12 years and older apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristly toothbrush. Brush teeth for at least one minute, preferable after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. children under 12 years consult a dentist or physician
Max Dose
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Primary Use
Use aids in the prevention of dental decay builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact
Summary

Indications and usage Use aids in the prevention of dental decay builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact Dosage and administration Directions do not swallow adults and children 12 years and older apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristly toothbrush.

Brush teeth for at least one minute, preferable after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use aids in the prevention of dental decay builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact Dosage and administration Directions do not swallow adults and children 12 years and older apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristly toothbrush. Brush teeth for at least one minute, preferable after each meal or at least twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist or physician. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. children under 12 years consult a dentist or physician Warnings and cautions Warnings When using this product do not use longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist or physician. Stop use and ask a dentist if the problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings When using this product do not use longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist or physician.
  • • Stop use and ask a dentist if the problem persists or worsens.
  • • Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.