- How is Clinpro 5000 different from regular toothpaste?
- It contains 1.1% sodium fluoride, about 5,000 ppm, versus roughly 1,000 to 1,450 ppm in standard pastes. It also adds calcium and phosphate for remineralization.
- Do I need a prescription?
- In the US, yes. Clinpro 5000 is a prescription-strength fluoride toothpaste, so a dentist or doctor must authorize it.
- Can children use it?
- It is generally for ages 6 and up under dental guidance. Younger children who may swallow toothpaste should not use it because of the high fluoride level.
- How does it compare with Sensodyne or Colgate high-fluoride pastes?
- Clinpro 5000 matches the 5,000 ppm fluoride of prescription rivals and adds calcium and phosphate. It is often chosen for its mild spearmint flavor.
- How should I use it?
- Brush with a pea-sized amount twice daily, spit without rinsing, and follow your dentist's instructions. Do not swallow it.
- What is in the tube?
- One 4 oz tube of spearmint toothpaste with 1.1% sodium fluoride plus calcium and phosphate.
- Where is the 3M Clinpro 5000 Toothpaste 1.1% Sodium Fluoride Spearmint 4oz/Tb cheapest?
- At PHX Dental, for $8.85, as of our latest check.