CariFree®

Q: Why do I get cavities?

A: Cavities are caused my multiple factors in the mouth including diet, hygiene, and the type and concentration of bacteria in the mouth. Excessive amounts of cavity-causing bacteria can cause cavities even if a patient has good dental hygiene and diet. The CariFree system is designed to treat the cavity-causing bacteria.

Q: I brush and floss regularly, doesn't that prevent cavities?

A: Brushing and flossing are essential to maintaining oral health. But these activities may not completely prevent dental decay. A cavity-causing bacterial infection in the mouth must be treated with prescription anti-microbials like the CariFree Treatment rinse in order to restore oral health.

Q: If I have a moderate to high CariScreen score should I suggest that the rest of my family be tested?

A: Yes. Due to similarities in diet, oral hygiene, and the potential to transmit the cavity-causing bacteria within a household, it is suggested that everyone in the household be screened.

Q: Is the CariFree test and treatment expensive?

A: No, in fact it's very inexpensive. The CariScreen test usually only takes a minute or two to perform and is very affordable. If you have a moderate to high risk of getting a dental cavity, the cost of the whole test and treatment program together is usually less than one small filling. Contact a CariFree dentist for more pricing information.

Q: Is the CariScreen test hard and is it painful?

A: The CariScreen test only takes about one minute to perform. It is not painful. The dentist only rubs two teeth with a swab, places the swab in a meter, and reads the results. That's all there is to it.

Q: Is the CariFree treatment program difficult to use?

A: No, the CariFree treatment program is very easy to use. The CariFree Treatment rinse is an anti-microbial rinse prescribed once a day for one minute until the entire product is used. The Maintenance rinse is used once or twice a day as prescribed by your dentist and is essential to maintaining a healthy oral environment.

Simple as 1... 2... 3... for more information on CariFree Cavity Prevention Program, ask any member of Team Mangrum for a brochure or visit www.carifree.com online.