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★★★★★
Feels just like the dentist's fluoride treatment but way cheaper
Every time I visit the dentist I have to get fluoride treatment and they always want me to use a toothpaste called Fluoridex which has a lot more fluoride than over the counter toothpastes. I used it for a while but it's just so expensive that I had to stop (like $25 or more per 4 oz tube). This 3M Fluoride gel contains 0.4% stannous fluoride which is less than Fluoridex's 1.1% sodium Fluoride but is also way more affordable. I didn't know what the difference between the two kinds of fluoride were so before I bought this I asked Google and apparently stannous fluoride has additional benefits but can stain teeth. I've been using this for just over a week and haven't noticed any staining yet, so maybe it takes a while or maybe potential staining varies from person to person. I don't smoke or drink coffee or do anything else that would stain my teeth so if any staining does occur it will have to be because of this, and I'll make sure to update this review if it does happen. This stuff comes out as a clear gel and tastes and feels like the fluoride stuff the dentist puts on my teeth. I like this not because it tastes good (I actually don't think it tastes good or bad), but because it feels like I'm getting a professional daily fluoride treatment. I brush it on at night after I've done my regular brushing, then spit without rinsing so it remains on my teeth while I sleep. You're not supposed to eat or drink anything 30 minutes after application which is just like the Fluoridex toothpaste, and why I got into the habit of using it before bed instead of in the morning. After just over a week of use I've already noticed reduced sensitivity so either it's psychological or this stuff is working. If you found my review helpful please let me know by hitting that YES button below otherwise please leave me a comment letting me know what I can do to improve. Thanks a bunch!
March 2018 · Industrial and Scientific · verified purchase
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3M Oral Care ESPE 12106M OMNI Gel 0.4% Stannous Fluoride Brush On Gel Refill, Mint Flavor
4.5★ · 1,559 ratings, as of 2023
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