Found a new toothpaste

RogerRN43
RogerRN43 Member Posts: 185
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
While looking for PreviDent5000, I came across 3M Clinpro5000.
It's more than double the size, touts better fluoride uptake, better remineralization (has Tr-Calcium Phosphate), and lower abrasion over the Colgate brand.

On the shelf, they were the same price $13.99, but rang in on sale for $3.50 (ShoppersDrugMart, Canada).

http://multimedia.3m.com/mws/mediawebserver?mwsId=SSSSSu7zK1fslxtUn8_U58_Sev7qe17zHvTSevTSeSSSSSS--&fn=clinpro_5000_cpc.pdf

Hope it's available where you are if you're interested.

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  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #2
    Roger
    thanks for the idea on the toothpaste. I'll try it.....
    Hope you are doing well,
    Steve
  • Irishgypsie
    Irishgypsie Member Posts: 333
    #3
    hawk711 said:

    Roger
    thanks for the idea on the toothpaste. I'll try it.....
    Hope you are doing well,
    Steve

    Canadian market!!
    I bet that's a Canadian market item and you probably won't be able to get in the U.S; but luckily I leave near Niagra so i may have to make a run for the border!! Good find Roger!! :)

    Charles
  • jtl
    jtl Member Posts: 456
    #4
    Irishgypsie said:

    Canadian market!!
    I bet that's a Canadian market item and you probably won't be able to get in the U.S; but luckily I leave near Niagra so i may have to make a run for the border!! Good find Roger!! :)

    Charles

    I think you are correct. I
    I think you are correct. I looked once before for prescription strength toothpaste that contained calcium and none were FDA approved. If it didn't require a script I would have a friend of mine in Canada pick some up for me since I will be seeing him next week.
    John
  • Kyle Gilmore
    Kyle Gilmore Member Posts: 55
    #5
    jtl said:

    I think you are correct. I
    I think you are correct. I looked once before for prescription strength toothpaste that contained calcium and none were FDA approved. If it didn't require a script I would have a friend of mine in Canada pick some up for me since I will be seeing him next week.
    John

    My dentist got the 3m for me
    My dentist got the 3m for me here in Salem Oregon so its available stateside.
  • Kyle Gilmore
    Kyle Gilmore Member Posts: 55
    #6
    jtl said:

    I think you are correct. I
    I think you are correct. I looked once before for prescription strength toothpaste that contained calcium and none were FDA approved. If it didn't require a script I would have a friend of mine in Canada pick some up for me since I will be seeing him next week.
    John

    My dentist got the 3m for me
    My dentist got the 3m for me here in Salem Oregon so its available stateside.
  • Rick2924
    Rick2924 Member Posts: 23
    #7
    Irishgypsie said:

    Canadian market!!
    I bet that's a Canadian market item and you probably won't be able to get in the U.S; but luckily I leave near Niagra so i may have to make a run for the border!! Good find Roger!! :)

    Charles

    Clinipro 5000
    My brother is a dentist and he's insisted I use this product because of its better flouride uptake. I'm in Florida and have been using it for the last 2 years. I still use the Prevident gel in my trays.
  • jtl
    jtl Member Posts: 456
    #8
    Rick2924 said:

    Clinipro 5000
    My brother is a dentist and he's insisted I use this product because of its better flouride uptake. I'm in Florida and have been using it for the last 2 years. I still use the Prevident gel in my trays.

    I will check with my
    I will check with my pharmacist and see if he can get it. Do you happen to recall the price?
  • jtl
    jtl Member Posts: 456
    #9
    Roger, how is it going? You
    Roger, how is it going? You and I were going through treatment at about the same time. Do you have your taste and saliva back yet. Mine are almost normal, not perfect but very acceptable.
    John
  • RogerRN43
    RogerRN43 Member Posts: 185
    #10
    jtl said:

    Roger, how is it going? You
    Roger, how is it going? You and I were going through treatment at about the same time. Do you have your taste and saliva back yet. Mine are almost normal, not perfect but very acceptable.
    John

    Hey John
    Thanks for asking. Treatment finished Dec12/11, feeling pretty good.

    Taste is around 80-90%. I can tell it's not perfect because regular Coke tastes like diet. I don't normally drink pop anymore, it's just my litmus test when my wife drinks it. Most foods taste the way I remembered.

    Saliva is reduced but I can get away with not drinking water through the night. If I chew Trident through the day, I can also avoid carrying a water bottle. In fact, drinking water is very temporary relief for me, and it feels more dry afterward. Chewing gum actually makes it quite wet in there, enough to make constant watery saliva, and allows my voice not to dry out.
    Roger
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #11
    RogerRN43 said:

    Hey John
    Thanks for asking. Treatment finished Dec12/11, feeling pretty good.

    Taste is around 80-90%. I can tell it's not perfect because regular Coke tastes like diet. I don't normally drink pop anymore, it's just my litmus test when my wife drinks it. Most foods taste the way I remembered.

    Saliva is reduced but I can get away with not drinking water through the night. If I chew Trident through the day, I can also avoid carrying a water bottle. In fact, drinking water is very temporary relief for me, and it feels more dry afterward. Chewing gum actually makes it quite wet in there, enough to make constant watery saliva, and allows my voice not to dry out.
    Roger

    Hi roger
    Yes, you are right on, gum is the only thing that keeps me saliva'd up....I also use Stoppers 4 for some immediate help, but gum in the best, better than any pill I've tried. P.S. I have to get a prescription to get your toothpaste. What's up with that? A Dr's approval to use toothpaste!!. Next they'll be prescribing bath tissue....lol
    glad you are doing well
    Steve
  • jtl
    jtl Member Posts: 456
    #12
    RogerRN43 said:

    Hey John
    Thanks for asking. Treatment finished Dec12/11, feeling pretty good.

    Taste is around 80-90%. I can tell it's not perfect because regular Coke tastes like diet. I don't normally drink pop anymore, it's just my litmus test when my wife drinks it. Most foods taste the way I remembered.

    Saliva is reduced but I can get away with not drinking water through the night. If I chew Trident through the day, I can also avoid carrying a water bottle. In fact, drinking water is very temporary relief for me, and it feels more dry afterward. Chewing gum actually makes it quite wet in there, enough to make constant watery saliva, and allows my voice not to dry out.
    Roger

    Roger
    I always knew we would survive this phase of our life. Sounds like you are right where I am.
    John

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