The CariFree Risk Assessment & Treatment Technology

Are you at risk for dental decay?

New research and technology have shown us that your risk for getting cavities may be defined by some much different factors than we had once believed. You have likely been told for years to brush and floss and avoid sugar if you wanted to avoid cavities. We now know that it has much more to do with the chemistry of your mouth and in many cases, brushing and flossing alone has little to do with lowering your risk for decay.

Cavities are caused by a certain family of bacteria that produce high levels of acids. It is these acids that breakdown, or demineralize, the enamel of the teeth and lead to tooth decay. These bacteria thrive in an acid pH environment. There are many factors that may contribute to having an acidic pH in the mouth, such as lack of saliva, medications that cause dry mouth, acid reflux, frequently consuming acidic beverages, etc. What we do know, is that if this acid environment exists and you have this bacterial infection, you are at much greater risk for dental decay whether you brush and floss diligently or not.

The good news is that we now have technologies that allow us to test for these bacteria and reverse the acidic chemistry of the mouth, predictably lowering your risk of having a cavity at your next visit. Once the chemistry has been corrected and the mouth stabilized you can look forward to a lifetime free from decay, longer lasting restorations, and no risk of passing this infection on to your loved ones. Visit www.carifree.com for more information. We are proud to provide our patients with this important advance in preventative dental care.

Have a great day! Richard Klein, DDS Sele-Dent Participating Provider (631) 360-8000