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| 70% Of Caries Occur In Only 25% Of People |
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Caries (tooth decay) is one of the most common diseases in our
communities.
The interesting thing is that 70% of all caries occur in only 25% of
people.
Are you maybe one of the 25%...?
Let's find out...
Because these people are affected more than others, they need better and more sophisticated monitoring and protection than others. Modern dental science has provided many answers.
The following classification will tell you what the important factors are.
You will be able to predict wheter you will get cavities in the future or not.
Print this classification and caluculate your total score.
It will determine your risk.
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| SCORE IN MOUTH |
RISK |
POINTS |
Plaque Control
- No plaque on any teeth
- Plaque on 30% of tooth surfaces
- Plaque on all tooth surfaces
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
1
2 |
Sugar, Snacks & Drinks Intake BETWEEN Meals
- Seldom, only with meals
- Sometimes, but less than 3 times between meals
- More than 3 times between meals
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
2
3 |
Fluoride Use & Exposure
- Daily in toothpaste & tablets
- Toothpaste only
- Never
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
2
3 |
Dental Visits
- Regular: Twice a year
- Sometimes: Every 2 - 3 years
- Never
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
2
3 |
Depth & Hardness Of Grooves On Teeth
- Shallow & Sealed
- Deep and not sealed
- Deep, dark stains and "sticky"
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
1
2 |
Amount & Consistency of Saliva
- Lots of "watery" saliva
- Little saliva with thick & "tacky" consistency
- Very little saliva, feeling of "dry mouth"
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
1
2 |
| Caries or "Holes" In The Last 12 Months
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
2
3 |
Lesions On Smooth Outer Tooth Surfaces
- None
- Lesions on outside surfaces & between teeth
- Big caries & restorations near gum line
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
1
2 |
Dental Treatments & Previous Restorations
- Hardly any / few small fillings
- Some (3-6) "half tooth size" fillings
- Huge fillings on 50% of teeth
|
Low
Medium
High |
0
1
2 |
| Now that you have calculated your score, use the table below to determine your risk |
| 0 - 6 points |
LOW RISK
You have a low risk of developing a cavity. Look at the first 4 factors in the table above. You can regulate these factors to keep your teeth beautiful and clean |
| 6 - 12 points |
MEDIUM RISK
You have a medium risk of developing cavities. Make sure that you have the first 4 factors, in the table above, under control. Optimize things that you can change and visit your dentist at least every 6 - 12 months. Consider our special STOP-GETTING-CAVITIES program to keep your dental health in tip-top condition (coming soon) |
| 12 - 18 points |
HIGH RISK
You have a very high risk of developing cavities. Optimize the first 4 factors in the table above, and visit your dentist every 4 -8 months. We strongly recommend that you consider our special STOP-GETTING-CAVITIES program to start lower your risk of getting cavities. (coming soon) |
If you are a MEDIUM or HIGH RISK patient, we have designed a special
STOP GETTING CAVITIES program for you to reduce your cavity risk.
This special program consists of information that is scientifically proven and is accepted by the majority of dentists
We highly recommend that you consider this special program in order
to enhance your oral health & reduce your cavity risk!
(coming soon)
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