FAQ

If you don't ask, they won't tell.

Q: Why do I get cavities?

A: Cavities are caused by 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.   CariFree CTx products are 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: 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: Are the CariFree test and treatment expensive?

A: No, in fact they are 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 a few 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 CTx program difficult to use?

A: No, the CariFree CTx program is very easy to use.  The CTx4 Treatment Rinse is an anti-microbial rinse prescribed twice a day for one minute until the entire product is used.  The CTx3 Rinse is used once or twice a day as prescribed by your dentist and is essential to maintaining a healthy oral environment.