Fluoride dose for children and young adults

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Please note that low fluoride toothpaste (600)are no longer recommended. U can

find all in this link

http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/documents/digitalass\

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years and young adults

Delivering Better Oral Health 12

Advice EB Professional intervention EB

All children and young adults • Brush twice daily • Brush last thing at night

and on one other occasion • Use fluoridated toothpaste (1,350 ppm fluoride or

above) • Spit out after brushing and do not rinse • The frequency and amount of

sugary food and drinks should be reduced and, when consumed, limited to

mealtimes. Sugars should not be consumed more than four times per day

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• Apply fluoride varnish to teeth twice yearly (2.2% F–) I

Those giving concern (eg those likely to develop caries, those undergoing

orthodontic treatment, those with special needs)

All the above, plus: • Use a fluoride mouthrinse daily (0.05% NaF) at a

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• Fissure seal permanent molars with resin sealant • Apply fluoride varnish to

teeth 3–4 times yearly (2.2% F–) • For those 8+ years with active caries

prescribe daily fluoride rinse • For those 10+ years with active caries

prescribe 2,800 ppm toothpaste • For those 16+ years with active disease

consider prescription of 5,000 ppm toothpaste • Investigate diet and assist

adoption of good dietary practice

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