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A member asked:
Does over-the-counter flouride mouthwash work as well as prescription flouride paste?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No: The paste is a stronger percentage and most importantly stays on the tooth surfaces for a longer period of time making it more effective.
Answered 7/16/2013
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No: The otc products do not have the same amount of flouride that prescription products have.
Answered 12/10/2012
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No!: Prescription Flouride is usually 'stannous Flouride' which "sticks" to the teeth and has an extremely long duration of activity. Prescription Flouride is also at MUCH higher concentration.
Answered 7/15/2014
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