Can somebody please tell me what the toothpaste Duraphat 2800 does?!
Question: Can somebody please tell me what the toothpaste Duraphat 2800 does.?
I've being using this toothpaste for 6 months now and i haven't really seen a difference. My dentist told me to start using it but i dont know why. thanksHealth Question & Answer
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Duraphat 2800 toothpaste contains between two and three times as much fluoride as ordinary fluorinated toothpaste. It is designed to prevent dental decay in people who are at particularly high risk of dental problems. A few studies have shown that it is more effective than ordinary-strength toothpaste. I'm not quite sure why it is only available on prescription from dentists. It is definitely not recommended for children under the age of 10. If children get too much fluoride, there is a risk that their teeth will become permanently mottled or discoloured. As long as you use the high-strength toothpaste according to your dentist's recommendations, there shouldn't be any drawbacks or side effects. And it may well lead to healthier teeth in the long term.Health Question & Answer