Morningside Flouride Toothpaste is a prescription-only medicinal formula designed with 2800ppm/5000ppm of Sodium fluoride to prevent tooth decay and dental erosion. It contains fluoride as a sodium salt that falls under a group of medicines called caries preventing agents. The amount of fluoride in this toothpaste is approximately four times more than what is available in regular toothpaste. Morningside Flouride is a generic version of Colgate Duraphat toothpaste. It has proven to reduce up to 76% more dental caries than regular toothpaste and is safe for daily use. You can buy it from MedsNow, NHS registered Online Pharmacy after a free consultation.

Morningside Fluoride 2800ppm /5000ppm Toothpaste is safe for daily use and ideally recommended for adults and adolescents aged 16 years and over who are suffering from or seek to prevent dental caries and acid-related enamel erosion.

• What is fluoride 2800 ppm toothpaste used for?
  It effectively prevents dental caries in people who are more prone to these conditions due to habits like smoking, drinking and consuming high amounts of sugary snacks. The high fluoride content in this toothpaste helps prevent as well as reverse the early onset of tooth decay.
• What is fluoride 5000 ppm toothpaste used for?
  The 5000ppm fluoride toothpaste helps repair the damaged enamel during the early stages of erosion. This preventative action avoids the need of visiting the dentist for a cavity.

Morningside Fluoride Toothpaste 2800ppm/5000ppm is a smooth, white coloured paste that tastes and smells like spearmint. It is a 75 ml collapsible tube that is enclosed in an outer carton.

There are certain facts about fluoride toothpaste that you need to understand before you begin using it every day. Read the information below carefully:

• Since Fluoride Toothpaste has high fluoride content you should avoid other fluoride medicines such as tablets, drops, chewing gum, gels or varnishes, fluoridated water or salt, etc when using it.
• Talk to your dentist about the total intake required to prevent the build-up of fluoride.
• Inform your dentist about any other medicines that you might be taking. This includes medicines obtained over-the-counter.
• Avoid taking fluoridated water and salt while using this toothpaste.
• If you consume food and drink immediately after brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste, it may reduce the amount of tooth remineralisation. So make sure you brush your teeth after meals not before.

Fluoride toothpaste is unsuitable for:

• people who are allergic to sodium fluoride or any of the other ingredients present in this formula
• a child aged 10 years and less

Follow the instructions exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or your prescription.

The steps of use are as mentioned below:

• Cover your toothbrush with a 1 cm ribbon of toothpaste.
• Brush from the gum to the tip of your teeth in a vertical motion.
• Spit out the excess foam and be careful not to swallow it.
• Brush carefully for one minute both in the morning and evening.
• For best results, avoid drinking or rinsing your mouth for 30 minutes after brushing.

In case you swallow an excessive amount of fluoride toothpaste accidentally and begin experiencing digestive problems including sickness, diarrhoea, and stomach or abdomen pain consult a doctor immediately.

Consistent swallowing of too much of the toothpaste may result in stained or speckled tooth enamel and enamel fragility, or increased bone density, or osteosclerosis (bone fluorosis).

If you miss using the Fluoride Toothpaste once, do it as soon as you remember. Avoid doubling the dose to make up for a missed dose. Instead, continue as usual after the next meal. If you need any further clarifications regarding this medicinal toothpaste talk to your doctor, dentist, or pharmacist.

Since it is a medicinal formula, it carries the risk of inducing certain side effects. That does not necessarily mean that everyone using this will face them. Some of the commonly reported side effects of Morningside Flouride Toothpaste 2800ppm/5000ppm include:

• allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions such as rash, itching, swelling, and redness.
• burning sensation in the mouth

Report these and any other effects that you might notice to your doctor or dentist as soon as possible to avoid complications.

Store this toothpaste out of the sight and reach of children as well as pets. Discard it after it has passed its expiry date stated on the tube or after 6 months of opening the tube. Make sure to recap the tube and seal it after each use.

How much is prescription fluoride toothpaste?

The average price of prescription fluoride toothpaste is £12.99.

Why you shouldn't use fluoride toothpaste?

You should steer clear of fluoride toothpaste if you are allergic to its ingredients or if you are younger than 10 years.

Is high fluoride toothpaste better?

High fluoride toothpaste enables improved protection from dental caries and enamel erosion hence it is recommended for daily use.

Does fluoride toothpaste make teeth yellow?

Yes, discolouration of teeth is a side effect of excessive fluoride if you brush with this medication for a longer duration or multiple times during the day than recommended.

How long can you use high fluoride toothpaste?

You can use it daily for the long term and even replace your regular toothpaste with a high fluoride-based formula. Brush twice a day, preferably morning and night, for 60 seconds each time.