Stannous Fluoride
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Aru Gum Health, Burkhart, Care One Restore And Defend Sensitive Whitening, Colgate Total Gum...
- Brand Names
- Aru Gum Health, Burkhart, Care One Restore And Defend Sensitive Whitening, Colgate Total Gum Protect Fresh Mint, Colgate Total Gum Protect Whitening, Colgate Total Plaque Cleanse, Colgate Total Plaque Pro Release Fresh Mint, Colgate Total Plaque Pro Release Whitening, Colgate Total Sensitivity Mineral Shield, Colgate Total Sf Advanced Deep Clean, Colgate Total Sf Advanced Whitening, Colgate Total Sf Clean Mint, Colgate Total Sf Deep Clean, Colgate Total Sf Fresh Mint Stripe, Colgate Total Sf Mint Stripe Gel, Colgate Total Sf Whitening, Colgate Total Sf Whitening Charcoal, Colgate Total Sf Whitening Gel, Colgate Total Whitening Charcoal, Colgate Total Whitening Fresh Boost, Complete Protection, Complete Protection Tp, Crest 3D White Brilliance Daily Cleansing And Whitening System, Crest Braces Care Cavity Protection, Crest Densify Daily Protection, Crest Densify Daily Whitening, Crest Gum Detoxify Plus Whitening, Crest Premium Plus Anti-Bacterial, Crest Premium Plus Breath Bacteria Blast, Crest Pro Health Advanced Antibacterial Protection, Crest Pro Health Advanced Deep Clean Mint, Crest Pro Health Advanced Enamel Restore, Crest Pro Health Advanced Gum Protection, Crest Pro Health Advanced Sensitive Relief, Crest Pro Health Advanced Whitening Charcoal, Crest Pro Health Advanced Whitening Intensive Cleaning, Crest Pro Health Breath Purify And Gum Deep Clean, Crest Pro Health Clean And Free, Crest Pro Health Clean Mint, Crest Pro Health Enamel Repair And Gum Advanced Whitening, Crest Pro Health Enamel Repair And Gum Intensive Clean, Crest Pro Health Gum Detoxify And Restore Pro Deep Clean, Crest Pro Health Gum Detoxify And Restore Pro Whitening, Crest Pro Health Peppermint Frost, Crest Pro Health Sensitive And Enamel Shield, Crest Pro Health Whitening Gel, Crest Pro Health With A Touch Of Scope, Crest Pro-Health Advanced Extra Whitening, Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Restore Deep Clean, Crest Pro-Health Advanced Gum Restore Whitening, Crest Pro-Health Advanced Max Cavity And Erosion Prevention, Crest Pro-Health Bacteria Shield And Gum Deep Clean, Crest Pro-Health Densify Active Repair, Crest Pro-Health Densify Pro Intensive Repair, Crest Pro-Health Densify Sensitive Care, Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify Deep Clean, Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify Gentle Whitening, Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify Plus, Crest Pro-Health Gum Detoxify Ultra, Crest Pro-Health Gum Recession, Crest Pro-Health Gum Rescue Pro Soothing Clean, Crest Pro-Health Maximum Cavity Protection, Crest Pro-Health Sensitive And Gum All Day Protection, Crest Snowberry, Curodont Protect, Cvs Rapid Protection Sensitive, Cvs Restore And Defend Sensitive Whitening, Cvs Sens Whtng, Enamelon, Enamelon Preventive Treatment, Equate Optimal Care Tp Equate Optimal Care Tp, Equate Pro-Advanced Tp Equate Pro-Advanced Tp, Equate Repair And Protect, Gel-Kam Fruit And Berry, Gel-Kam Mint, Gelato Homecare, Gelato Perio Maintenance Rinse, Gingimed, Gum And Enamel Repair, Gum Detoxify, Hello Mighty Multi Tasker, Home Care Fluoride, Ionite H, Just For Kids, Kids Choice, Kids Crest Advanced Enamel Plus Cavity Protection, Kids Crest Advanced Sugar And Bacteria Shield, Kids Kare, Livfresh Gum Protect, Meijer Restore And Defend Sensitive, Natural White Sensitivity And Gum, Omni, Parodontax, Parodontax Active Gum Repair, Parodontax Active Gum Repair Breath Freshener, Parodontax Active Gum Repair Whitening, Parodontax Complete Protection, Parodontax Gum Strengthen And Protect, Perioe Microbiome Sensitive Clean Mint, Perioe Pop Sensitivity Care Prebiotic Clean Mint, Periomed, Plak Smacker, Polident Propartial, Pro-Den Rx, Restore And Defend Whitening Tp, Rexall Restore And Defend Sensitive Whitening, Rite Aid Sensitive Rapid Protection, Rite Aid Sensitivity And Gum, Sensitivity And Gum, Sensodyne Complete Protection, Sensodyne Complete Protection Extra Fresh, Sensodyne Fresh Clean, Sensodyne Rapid Relief, Sensodyne Repair And Protect, Sensodyne Repair And Protect Extra Fresh, Sensodyne Repair And Protect Whitening, Sensodyne Sensitivity And Gum Clean And Fresh, Sensodyne Sensitivity And Gum Mint, Sensodyne Sensitivity And Gum Whitening, Sensodyne Sensitivity Gum And Enamel Mint, Sensodyne Whiten And Shine, Smilesense, Therabreath Deep Clean, Therabreath Healthy Gums, Total Tp Clean Mint Pst, Walgreens Restore And Defend
- Route
- DENTAL
- Dosage Form
- PASTE, DENTIFRICE
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Stannous Fluoride Used For?
Uses aids in the prevention of cavities helps prevent gingivitis helps interfere with harmful effects of plaque associated with gingivitis builds increasing protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth to cold, heat, acids, sweets, or contact
Dosage and Administration
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply at least a 1-inch strip of the product onto a soft bristled toothbrush. Brush teeth thoroughly for at least 1 minute twice a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by a dentist. Make sure to brush all sensitive areas of the teeth. do not swallow. children under 12 years of age: consult a dentist.
Warnings and Precautions
Warnings When using this product for sensitivity, do not use longer than 4 weeks unless recommended by a dentist. Stop use and ask a dentist if the sensitivity problem persists or worsens. Sensitive teeth may indicate a serious problem that may need prompt care by a dentist. Keep out of reach of children. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Stop use and ask a dentist if gingivitis, bleeding, or redness persists for more than 2 weeks you have painful or swollen gums, pus from the gum line, loose teeth, or increasing spacing between the teeth. These may be signs of periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease.
About This Information
This drug information is sourced from FDA-approved labeling via the openFDA database. It is intended for educational and reference purposes only. This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about medication. Drug information may be updated by the FDA; check with your pharmacist for the most current information.
What are side effects?
Side effects are unwanted reactions that can occur when taking a medication. They range from mild (headache, nausea) to severe (allergic reactions, organ damage). Not everyone experiences side effects, and severity varies. Report any concerning side effects to your doctor.
What are drug interactions?
Drug interactions occur when a medication is affected by another drug, food, or supplement. Interactions can make medications less effective or cause dangerous side effects. Always tell your doctor about all medications and supplements you take.