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Carifree System

Tooth decay is mainly caused by a bacterial infection on the teeth. The CariFree system allows dentists to test for and treat the bacterial infection before it causes tooth decay. The CariFree system gives you and your dentist the ability to take control of your oral health.

Promote healthy teeth — stop filling cavities

CariFree employs advanced infection testing and treatment technology to promote long term dental health, instead of simply treating symptoms by filling cavities.

How is it possible? The advanced CariFree system measures the magnitude of harmful bacteria on your teeth. If harmful decay-causing bacteria are identified, the CariFree treatment plan may be prescribed by your dentist.

Additional new findings...

Good oral hygiene may not stop cavities. Even if you brush, floss, and visit your dentist regularly, harmful levels of the decay-causing bacteria may still be present.

A bacterial infection on your teeth can also be transmitted to others. Studies show that harmful decay-causing bacteria can be transmitted to other members of your household.

If the bacterial infection is left untreated... Progressive steps of decay that may occur are.... Creation of cavities, leading to...crowns, bridges, and root canals, ultimately leading to...tooth loss.

CariFree embraces new science.

The CariFree system was specifically developed to embrace the new science of testing for and treating dental bacterial infection. Here is how the CariFree System works:

CariScreen; an easy 1 minute test

The quick and easy CariScreen test determines your level of decay-causing bacteria. It takes only one minute to determine if you are at a low, moderate, or high risk of developing cavities in the future. Moderate or high test results will be confirmed by swabbing the plaque on a patients teeth and culturing the bacteria similar to what a physician does when testing for bacterial infections such as strep throat.

Since risk factors change over time, it is recommended that you take the CariScreen test once per year.

For the most accurate test results, do not eat or brush your teeth for at least one hour prior to the test.

CariFree easy to use treatment program

Treatment consists of using a series of CariFree antibacterial mouth rinses to reduce the bacterial levels on your teeth and making the oral enviroment less acidic thus giving you a better chance of avoiding future dental decay. It’s that simple.

There are two types of rinses:

CariFree Treatment Rinse – A two-part treatment rinse that kills the harmful destructive bacteria on your teeth. It has an elevated pH that is designed to offset the acidic condition of the infection.

CariFree Maintenance Rinse – Designed to create an environment in your mouth which prevents the destructive bacteria from re-establishing itself. It also has an elevated pH which promotes a healthy oral environment.

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