ACT® Clean Mint
Braces Care™ Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash
ACT® Clean Mint Braces Care™ Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash
Gentle cleaning and strengthening for your orthodontic patients.
Today, most orthodontic procedures begin when kids are between the ages of 9 and 14.1 With kids’ frequent consumption of sugary snacks, sodas and energy drinks, the risk of caries and acid erosion increases.2, 3, 4 Specially formulated for orthodontic patients, ACT Braces Care™ is a pH-balanced mouthwash for braces that has five gentle cleansers and is effective in helping to reduce caries and prevent “white spots.”
Gentle cleaning and strengthening for your orthodontic patients.
Today, most orthodontic procedures begin when kids are between the ages of 9 and 14.1 With kids’ frequent consumption of sugary snacks, sodas and energy drinks, the risk of caries and acid erosion increases.2, 3, 4 Specially formulated for orthodontic patients, ACT Braces Care™ is a pH-balanced mouthwash for braces that has five gentle cleansers and is effective in helping to reduce caries and prevent “white spots.”
Benefits
- #1 dentist & hygienist recommended fluoride rinse brand5
- Specially formulated for orthodontic patients
- Helps prevent “white spots” and strengthens teeth
- Contains 5 gentle cleansers to help loosen and remove particles on and around braces
- Contains soothing aloe and Xylitol
- Freshens breath with a clean mint flavor
- Alcohol-free
- pH-balanced sodium fluoride formula
Recommended Use
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Mode of Action
Research has shown that available intra-oral fluoride at the tooth surface, into plaque and on oral mucosa optimizes the efficacy of fluoride.6,7 This helps prevent demineralization and makes fluoride available for remineralization together with calcium and phosphate ions.9,10,11 When used, ACT® Braces Care™ Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash creates a non-acidic, pH-balanced environment in the mouth and works along with the patient’s saliva. This process helps defend against caries and prevent “white spots” from forming.
Ingredients
Active Ingredients
Inactive Ingredients
Patient and Professional Education
References:
- 1.
American Association of Orthodontists. (2015). Your child's first orthodontic check-up. https://www.aaoinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Your_Childs_First_Checkup-15-cons-hl.pdf
- 2.
Featherstone, J.D.B. (2006). Caries prevention and reversal based on the caries balance. Pediat Dent. 28:128-32.
- 3.
Majewski, R. (2001). Dental caries in adolescents associated with caffeinated carbonated beverages. Pediat Dent. 23:198–203.
- 4.
Tufekci, E., et al. (2011). Prevalence of white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. Angle Orthod. 81(2): 206–10.
- 5.
Data on file. Chattem, Inc., a Sanofi Company.
- 6.
Featherstone, J.D.B. (2000). The science and practice of caries prevention. J Am Dent Assoc. 131:887–99.
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Zero, D.T., et al. (1992). Studies of fluoride retention by oral soft tissues after the application of home-use topical fluorides. J Dent Res. 71(9):1546–52.
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O’Reilly, M.M., & Featherstone, J.D. (1987, July). Demineralization and remineralization around orthodontic appliances: an in vivo study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 92(1):33-40.
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Featherstone, J.D.B. (2000). The science and practice of caries prevention. J Am Dent Assoc. 131:887–99.
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Featherstone, J.D.B. (2004). The continuum of dental caries — evidence for a dynamic disease process. J Dent Res. 83:39-42.