Prevent Cavities In Children with CariFree

A good oral hygiene routine is important to reduce the chance of cavities. A proper oral hygiene routine includes brushing the teeth for a minimum of two minutes, twice a day, and flossing at least once a day. Sometimes, though, even the best brushers can get cavities. It isn’t their fault—some teeth are just more prone to getting cavities than others. 

If cavity prevention is at the top of your list for your child’s dental health, you may be wondering if there is anything extra that your child could be doing to prevent cavities. At Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry in Salem, Oregon, we offer a product called CariFree that could add an extra layer of protection to your child’s dental hygiene routine, and an extra peace of mind to your worries.

What is CariFree?

CariFree is a product that is designed to stop tooth decay and present cavities. Most dental products currently on the market focus on strengthening the enamel of the tooth, which helps, but these products don’t take into consideration bacteria that is found in the mouth. That is where CariFree comes in. This unique treatment focuses on prevention by using products with an elevated pH to help neutralize harmful acid-rich bacteria, which can eat away at the tooth’s enamel.

CariFree’s products all contain:

• Antibacterial properties: The patented products in CariFree help to prevent acid and bacteria from forming in the mouth.
• Nano hydroxyapatite: Using remineralization, nano hydroxyapatite helps to replace minerals in the teeth that may be lacking. When minerals are missing from the tooth’s enamel, that makes it easier for bad bacteria to find their way to the enamel.
• pH neutralization: When the pH in our mouth is out of balance, there needs to be something to help bring the balance back. By using a higher pH than what is in most other dental products, CariFree can help reduce harmful bacteria that cause cavities.

CariFree is approved for kids and adults alike. It is just like your normal toothpaste, mouthwash, and other dental products. CariFree is different because it works to prevent acid and bacteria from forming to help alleviate cavities.

What are the benefits of CariFree?

CariFree works to prevent cavities by treating the underlying problem and cause, rather than the symptoms of tooth decay. Since cavities are the result of an unbalanced pH in your child’s mouth, CariFree works to restore that balance, helping to fight the cause of cavities.

The main ingredients in Carifree products work together to prevent cavities. Those ingredients and their role are as follows:

• Antibacterial properties help destroy bacteria before it can become a nuisance to teeth and cause cavities.
• Fluoride is a dentist’s favorite ingredient in dental products because fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that helps make the enamel on teeth strong.
• Nano hydroxyapatite helps to replace essential minerals that may be missing in your child’s teeth.
• pH neutralizing properties work to counteract acids in the mouth that can cause damage to the tooth’s enamel.
• Xylitol halts tooth decay. It is a popular sugar alternative.

While the CariFree system was designed to help counteract acids in the mouth to prevent cavities, it doesn’t do the trick alone. CariFree needs to be used like any other dental product on the market–that means the standard brushing at least twice a day for a minimum of two minutes is required, as well as flossing daily, and maintaining a tooth-healthy diet.

Another important step in a healthy oral hygiene routine is visiting the team at Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry at least twice a year for a preventative dental evaluation. This allows our team to do a complete inspection of your child’s teeth to monitor how their permanent teeth are aligning, as well as checking for hidden cavities or other dental issues that may be hiding in the background.

How to Use CariFree

CariFree is easy to use. It works like any other dental product with added ingredients. CariFree’s products include toothpaste, rinses, and mouthwashes. The team at Spinnaker Pediatric Dental can help you decide which products would be beneficial for your child.

Prevention Matters

When it comes to our oral health, we all know that brushing and flossing daily are key. However, biannual visits to Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry for preventative care is also important to keeping your child’s mouth cavity-free. At a biannual dental visit, our team will give your child’s mouth a complete evaluation, including the use of dental X-rays to see if there are any hidden dental issues. Biannual dental visits allow our team to catch any dental issues before they become major dental problems.

So if your child hasn’t seen us in a while, book an appointment today, and don’t forget to ask about CariFree dental products and learn how they can help present cavities.