Atlanta Dental Spa researches the best products to care for your mouth, and we provide you with helpful nutrition tips that can go a long way in putting you on the path to a sustainable, preventative maintenance regimen. These products and nutrition support will help you care for your mouth, resulting in healthier gums and teeth! Ask any team member of Atlanta Dental Spa about the products and tips listed here. We have a comprehensive list of products available. We make it easy for our patients to have immediate access to the tools they need to get started.
When devising a healthy living plan for yourself and your family, it’s always important (and often forgotten) to include your mouth. Make regular checkups to Atlanta Dental Spa. Visit Drs. Estep or Boulden every six months. We, at Atlanta Dental Spa, pride ourselves in being advocates for your overall health.  You are in excellent hands with us, and the best way for you to be proactive in maintaining good oral health (and therefore preventing gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral diseases) is to make your regular check-up visits with us - your wellness advocates.  

What Are Some of the Products We Use and Recommend at Atlanta Dental Spa?

Product I: CariFree Maintenance Rinse

CariFree Maintenance Rinse. This product is designed to promote healthy bacterial growth and limit the growth of decay-causing bacteria.  CariFree Maintenance Rinse helps maintain long-term health and is indicated for use by patients with lower risk of bacteria-related oral disease such as periodontal disease and tooth decay. 

 
Carifree Maintenance Rinse is available in two flavors: citrus or mint. One bottle of rinse will last, on average,  for one month of treatment.
Below are some of the benefits of the rinse:

• Alcohol-free
• Combines fluoride and xylitol (limiting decay-causing bacteria) 
• Elevated pH favors healthy bacteria  & promotes enamel strength
• Non-staining
• Does not alter taste
• Improves sensitivity

How do I use Carifree Maintenance Rinse?

Swish with 10 ml two times daily after brushing and flossing.  Do not eat, drink, or rinse for 30 minutes after use.

Product II: Carifree Treatment Rinse

CariFree Treatment Rinse is designed to treat the cavity-causing plaque biofilm, reducing the overpopulation of cavity causing bacteria, and neutralizing decay-causing acids with patented pH+ technology. CariFree Treatment rinse is intended for use by patients diagnosed to be at risk for tooth decay and/or gum disease.  (See figure 1)

What Is Included in CariFree Treatment Rinse?

CariFree Treatment Rinse Benefits:

• Treats the infection
• patented pH+ technology neutralized decay-causing bacteria
• Clinically proven xylitol technology (limits growth of decay-causing bacteria)
• Fluoride aids in the repair and remineralization of some small cavities
• Freshens breath

How do I use CariFree Treatment Rinse?

Use twice daily after brushing and flossing.  Shake each bottle before use.  Using the measuring cup, combine 5 mL of component A with 5 mL of component B (10 mL total).  Vigorously swish the combined 10 mL of rinse between teeth for one minute, then spit out.  Do not swallow the rinse.  Instruct children under 12 years of age in good rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing).  Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision.  Do not dilute.  Store below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F).  Do not rinse with component A or component B alone.
 
Product III: CariFree Oral Neutralizer Gel

CariFree Oral Neutralizer Gel is a completely non-abrasive, fluoride-free, refreshing tooth gel that combines the proven benefits of xylitol with CariFree's patent-pending pH+ technology. The result is a minty, foaming gel that leaves your breath fresh and your teeth feeling clean and smooth. CariFree Neutralizing Gell is designed to be use twice daily in place of toothpaste. Each box contains one 2 fl oz (60mL) tube, which is an approved size for airline travel!

• Lightly foaming formula
• Patent-pending pH+ technology neutralizes decay-causing bacteria & strengthens enamel
• Clinically proven xylitol technology
• Non-abrasive formula won't damage teeth 
• Freshens breath
• Moistens mouth

How do I use Carifree Oral Neutralizer Gel?

Use in place of toothpaste twice daily or as recommended by Drs. Estep and Boulden.
For more information on Carifree Products, you can visit their website at: www.carifree.com

Can You Tell Me About Other Products Atlanta Dental Spa Recommends?

Pharmaden offers a product line of nutraceuticals that contain pharmaceutical grade nutrients and are manufactured according to FDA code of Federal Regulations Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Atlanta Dental Spa researches only the best products for our patients and Pharmaden uses top ingredients classified under the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) grade 23 and 24 thereby providing the purest and highest quality natural extract available.
Some of Pharmaden Neutraceuticals Products are:

• Perio Therapy
• Osteo Therapy
• Perio Care

Perio Therapy is designed to support the immune system and promote gum health from the inside out.
Osteo Therapy is designed to help prevent bone loss and maintain a healthy mineral balance.
Perio Care helps maintain a healthy mouth.  

For more information about Pharmaden Nutraceuticals, visit their website at: www.pharmaden.net/products

Information on Nutrition

Atlanta Dental Spa recommends products that aid patients in treating & preventing oral health problems.  In addition to these products, a healthy diet assists in the process of keeping your teeth healthy and strong. Eliminate (or at least cut down on) sugary and starchy foods:

• Eating sugar, as you may already know, is a major cause of tooth decay. However, the amount of sugar you eat is not the only issue. Looking at when you eat sugary foods and how you eat them is equally important.

When you eat sugary foods or drink sodas frequently throughout the day, the enamel that protects your teeth is constantly exposed to acids. Hard candies, cough drops, and breath mints that contain sugar are especially harmful because they dissolve slowly in your mouth. Many experts suggest that you take a 3-hour break between eating foods containing sugar.
Sugary or starchy foods eaten with a meal are less harmful to your teeth than when they're eaten alone, possibly because the production of saliva, which washes away the sugar and bacteria, is increased. Eating sugary foods before you go to bed can be the most damaging (especially if you don't brush your teeth afterward) because you don't produce as much saliva when you sleep.
We do want you to be aware of the causal relationship of sugary foods and tooth decay. If you can't eliminate these swee and starchy foods, changing how and when you eat your confections can be helpful to the health of your teeth.

Here are some nutritional tips that we recommend for all of our patients of all ages.  These tips are goof for your teeth, your overall health & your waistline:

• Eat carbohydrates (sugars and starches) with meals.
• If you cannot brush your teeth after eating, rinse your mouth with water and chew sugar-free gum that is sweetened with xylitol.  
• Do not eat sugary foods between meals.
• If you snack, eat “nonsugary” foods, such as cheese, popcorn, raw veggies, or yogurt.
• Don't sip on energy drinks, sodas, or other beverages containing sugar
• Eat lots of whole foods including vegetables and fruits every day.  

Bibliography:

1.  "Carifree Products." Web.
2.  "Pharmaden Products." Web.
3.  “Taking Care of Your Teeth.” Web.