YOUR
ESSENTIAL
USAGE GUIDE
GC Asia Dental Pte. Ltd
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GC Tooth Mousse contains RECALDENT (CPP-ACP), a unique ingredient developed at The School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. RECALDENT and RECALDENT Device are trademarks used under licence.
GC Tooth Mousse should not be used by people with milk protein allergies. If any allergic reaction occurs, this may indicate sensitivity to the benzoate preservatives, or to some other component of the product. In this event, discontinue use of
the product and contact your physician.
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Clinical Guidelines for Application of
GC Tooth Mousse and GC Tooth Mousse Plus
INDICATION
HOW
OFTEN
DURATION
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
GENERAL
PREVENTION
Once a day, after
flossing and
brushing in the
evening
Ongoing as part of
a general prevention
program
Regular use of GC Tooth Mousse (Plus) will
help maintain a healthy oral environment
DRY MOUTH,
XEROSTOMIA
Minimum twice a
day, additional as
required based
on measure of
saliva quality and
quantity
Continuous treatment
while the level of
protection from saliva
is reduced
Saliva testing will help quantify the extent of
risk. GC Dry Mouth Gel can help alleviate dry
mouth symptoms and provide oral comfort
ACTIVE CARIES
Twice a day, after
flossing and
brushing
Until risk of future
caries has been
reduced
Assessment to determine the potential
source(s) of risk should be undertaken and
suggestions made on how the patient can
reduce their caries risk
ORTHODONTIC
TREATMENT
Twice a day, after
flossing and
brushing
During entire
orthodontic process
Complete treatment 12 weeks after the finish
of orthodontic procedures or thereafter as
required to reverse any white spot lesions
WHITENING
(prior to starting
treatment)
Twice a day, after
flossing and
brushing
Start 1-2 weeks before
whitening procedure
Pre-whitening applications of GC Tooth
Mousse (Plus) will help reduce the degree of
whitening sensitivity
WHITENING
(during treatment)
Following removal
of the whitening
tray
Finish 2 weeks after
the final whitening
application
The whitening tray can also be used to apply
GC Tooth Mousse (Plus)
WHITE SPOT
LESIONS
Twice a day, after
flossing and
brushing
8-12 weeks and
thereafter as required
There are different types of white spots and
pre-treatment of the white spot surface prior to
application of GC Tooth Mousse (Plus) may be
required
SENSITIVE TEETH
Twice a day during
acute phase,
followed by once
a day application
4-6 weeks or until
resolved
If sensitivity persists additional diagnostic
testing could be required
DEVELOPMENTAL
DEFECTS IN
ENAMEL (MIH)
Minimum twice a
day, after flossing
and brushing, and
as required for
sensitivity
Continuous treatment
as required
Depending on severity, additional protection
can be achieved by sealing hypomineralised
surfaces with a glass ionomer cement (eg Fuji
VII)
TOOTH EROSION
AND WEAR
Minimum twice a
day, before and
after exposure to
acid challenges
Until risk of acid
exposure is reduced
Identify source of acid and where possible
reduce or encourage a reduction in exposure
and increase saliva stimulation
DURING
AND AFTER
PERIODONTAL
CARE
Twice a day, after
flossing and
brushing
During entire period of
care and for 4 weeks
after completion
GC Tooth Mousse (Plus) contains
RECALDENT (CPP-ACP) which acts as a
calculus inhibitor
GC Tooth Mousse (Plus) guidelines were developed with the assistance of the Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health Science, Melbourne, Australia
