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• What is Curodont Protect?
  Curodont Protect is a regenerative gel that forms a stable, long-lasting barrier over enamel and exposed dentine when applied regularly. This protective layer shields the tooth from the attack of acids. These acids could be of bacterial origin, which cause caries, or dietary acids, which lead to erosion of the enamel.
• What is tooth erosion?
  Packaged and processed foods and beverages might be acidic, with many of them having a pH lower than 4.* Additionally, in some conditions such as bulimia, pregnancy, alcoholism, etc., people might experience reflux of stomach acids. Sustained exposure to acids, whether from an external or an internal source, can lead to significant dissolution of minerals from the tooth enamel. This gradual demineralization is known as erosion, and it manifests as a yellow-ish appearance of the tooth, softening and weakening of enamel surface, and extreme hypersensitivity. *Reddy A, Norris DF, Momeni SS, Waldo B, Ruby JD. The pH of beverages in the United States. J Am Dent Assoc. 2016 Apr;147(4):255-63.
• How does Curodont Protect work?
  The protective effect of Curodont Protect is based on the clinically proven and globally patented 'Oligo-Peptide' technology (formerly, 'X' technology). The Curodont Protect gel comprises a matrix of 'intelligent' peptides with very high affinity to hydroxyapatite, the main mineral component of a tooth. This matrix, enriched with calcium, phosphate, and fluoride ions, forms a stable, highly effective protective barrier on the tooth surface against the attack of acids. It thus protects the tooth from initiation of caries as well as against erosion of the enamel. This is especially important in patients at a high risk of caries such as those undergoing orthodontic multibracket treatment, those with special needs, etc. Additionally, patients suffering from acid reflux and those with a high consumption of acidic beverages can benefit from the protection Curodont Proect offers against the erosion of enamel.
• When should Curodont Protect be used?
  Curodont Protect is easy to use and does not require any sophisticated armamentarium. It can be applied by both the dentist and by patients themselves. The dental professional can apply the gel after a dental treatment, such as a routine professional dental cleaning, bleaching, or an orthodontic follow-up. Furthermore, it can directly be used by all patients for bolstering their routine oral hygiene measures. This is especially important in patients exhibiting unsatisfactory oral hygiene, such as those undergoing multibracket orthodontic treatment, to protect their teeth from initiation of caries.
• Is the application of Curodont Protect enough for the management of tooth erosion?
  While regular use of Curodont Protect is promising in shielding teeth from dietary acids, it is essential that the cause of tooth erosion be eliminated first. If the source of acid is dietary, the consumption of acidic foods and beverages must be reduced or stopped. If the source is the reflux of stomach acids, the underlying medical condition must be dealt with meticulously. Adequate management of the etiology of erosion is critical to achieve an optimum effect of Curodont Protect.
• How should Curodont Protect be used?
  Curodont Protect is applied by the dental professional or by the patients themselves. The dental professional may use a rubber polisher, interdental brush or a micro-brush to spread the gel gently over the tooth surface. When using at home, patients can spread the gel evenly over all tooth surfaces with a finger at least twice a week, after brushing before bedtime. The gel must be allowed to stay on the teeth undisturbed for 1-2 min before spitting out the remnants, if needed. Patients should be asked not to rinse, so as to maintain the contact of the gel with the teeth for as long as possible.
• Can Curodont Protect treat hypersensitivity?
  While Curodont Protect can reduce hypersensitivity, we recommend the use of Curodont D'Senz, which is specially formulated for the management of hypersensitivity.
• Can Curodont Protect be used to treat initial caries?
  Curodont Protect was developed to provide teeth with effective protection against the loss of minerals. In this capacity, the Curodont Protect gel forms a stable shield on the tooth surface and protects the tooth from the development of caries. However, if an initial carious lesion has already formed, Curodont Repair can be used to achieve an in-depth regeneration of enamel within the carious lesion. This is facilitated by the low-viscosity liquid formulation of Curodont Repair.
• What happens if Curodont Protect is swallowed by accident?
  The formulation used for Curodont Protect is characterised by excellent tolerance. Nonetheless, the gel (just like toothpaste) should not be swallowed. No safety risks are known.
• Does Curodont Protect contain fluoride?
  Yes. Curodont Protect contains fluoride in a concentration of 900 ppm. The compound of fluoride included in Curodont Protect is sodium monofluorophosphate.
• How is Curodont Protect different from fluoride?
  Fluoride has long been known to be beneficial for caries prevention. Curodont Protect contains Fluoride, in the form of sodium monofluorophosphate, in a concentration similar to toothpastes. Therefore, Curodont Protect combines the caries-preventive benefits of fluoride and the biomimetic enamel regeneration effect of the 'Oligo-peptide' technology (formerly, 'X' technology). Fluoride varnishes are usually indicated 2-3 times a year in patients with a high caries risk and are meant to be applied by a dental professional. Curodont Protect may be used by these patients at home by themselves all through the year for continuing protection from caries. Furthermore, the application of a product with high fluoride concentration, like fluoride varnish, is not contraindicated when a patient is using Curodont Protect.