Re: Prevident 5000

In article <1166880496.208291.169630@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Alexander Vasserman DDS" <purple543210@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

EVA

Prevident is a prescription Sodium Fluoride jel. It should be used as
an adjuct to your toothpaste. You probably are at risk for decay and
this was recommended for you.
Fluoride at concentrations such as prevident 5000 can be deadly if not
used properly or as directed. It is for this reason it is not sold over
the counter but rather by prescription.


Eva Quesnell wrote:
When I went to the dentist and the hygienist did an exam, she gave me a
bottle of Colgate Prevident 5000. This is a prescription toothpaste. Why
would a person need a prescription for toothpaste anyway? It's very
expensive. Anybody have opinions on how effective this stuff is? I'm
supposed to only spit it out and not rinse -- hard to remember. It's nice
toothpaste and all, but is it necessary? Will it really make a
difference?

TIA!

Eva

It seems that the patient, Eva, should have had this information at the
time it was prescribed. Maybe it was explained but the information was
not retained. That's a common problem. I wondered if the clinic was
something she accessed at the university (see her acct info) because if
it is, maybe there is a communication breakdown in a large system.

Webby
.

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Prevident 5000
    ... Prevident is a prescription Sodium Fluoride jel. ... This is a prescription toothpaste. ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)
  • Re: Why wont you answer me?
    ... This does not constitute proof by any means, but like any prescription drug needs to pass safety and effectiveness studies to make it through the FDA. ... On Sun, 10 Dec 2006, Eva Quesnell wrote: ... This is a prescription toothpaste. ...
    (sci.med.dentistry)