What you need to know about Stannous Fluoride with Crest + Oral-B
Stannous Fluoride (SnF2) has had its ups and down in dentistry in the last decade. Previously, it had been shown to stain teeth with regular applications, and now stain blockers are built in. And with recent research and changes to optimize formulas, stannous fluoride has overcome its challenges and has been shown through research it can be very beneficial. Here are a few quick, useful tips to help address patients’ questions in your office.
The bacteriostatic/bactericidal effects of SnF2 last much longer than the 2 minutes a patient brushes for (or the 30 seconds that most people actually brush for). Because of how it reacts to bacteria and toxins and how it’s able to stay in the mouth longer than some other fluorides, it can stay and work to prevent disease and decrease sensitivity for for up to 12 hours.
Stannous fluoride can block inflammatory precursors. New research suggests that these formulas have bioavailable stannous fluoride can bind with pathogens present in a gingival sulcus, and reduces the inflammatory process in its beginning stages. If the endotoxins can’t reach the tissue, then the inflammatory process can’t begin, meaning less bleeding and infection in your patient’s tissues.
When stannous fluoride is used intraorally, it can create a protective barrier on exposed dentin to decrease sensitivity and prevent erosion. This is where Crest Gum & Sensitivity can come into play with your patients with exposed dentin and root sensitivity, but also needs the benefits of stannous fluoride to help with gingival inflammation.
Important to mention, when it comes to stannous fluoride, formulation matters. Backed by decades of expertise, Crest's Stannous Fluoride formulation delivers optimal gum health and usage experience.
Interested in learning a bit more about Stannous Fluoride? We’d recommend taking this CE course from @crestoralb! It is filled with great information and videos to know a bit more about how stannous fluoride works and how it can benefit patients.
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