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Dental Caries and other Diseases of the Hard Tissues of the Teeth and Dental Pulp - Related Resources
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Fluoride
toothpaste
with fluoride concentrations of 1000 ppm and above prevents caries in
children
and adolescents compared to
placebo
and the relative caries preventive effects of
fluoride toothpastes
of different concentrations increase with higher fluoride concentration. The decision of what fluoride levels to use for children under 6 years should be balanced with the
risk
of fluorosis
Fluoride Toothpastes of Different Concentrations for Preventing Caries in Children and Adolescents
.
Higher levels of fluoride (1000 ppm
or
more) in toothpaste appear to be associated with an increased risk of fluorosis when given to children under 5 to 6 years of
age
Topical Fluoride as a Cause of Dental Fluorosis in Children
.
Water
fluoridation reduces caries
prevalence
and increases dental fluorosis prevalence, but little high-quality evidence exists on the effects of water fluoridation
Public Water Fluoridation
.
Fluoride varnishes
appear to be effective in preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Fluoride Varnishes for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
.
Powered toothbrushes with a
rotation
oscillation action reduce
plaque
and gingivitis more than manual
toothbrushing
Manual Versus Powered Toothbrushing for Oral Health
.
Supervised regular use of fluoride mouthrinse reduces the increment of caries in children
Fluoride Mouthrinses for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
.
Resin based sealants are effective in preventing caries of the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars in
high risk
children and adolescents
Sealants for Preventing Dental Decay
.
Fluoride toothpastes in comparison to mouthrinses or
gels
appear to have a similar degree of effectiveness for the
prevention
of dental caries in children
Relative Effectiveness of Topical Fluorides in Caries Prevention
.
Topical fluorides (mouthrinses, gels, or varnishes) used in addition to fluoride toothpaste are modestly effective in reducing caries compared to toothpaste used alone
Combined Topical Fluorides for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
.
There is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of
occlusal splints
in the treatment of
sleep bruxism
Occlusal Splints for Sleep Bruxism
.
Other evidence summaries
Fluoride gels applied
at
least once a year inhibit caries in children and adolescents
Fluoride Gels for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents
.
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