They promote the Fluoride side of things because it's "establishment
approved", but the REAL deal is the TriCalcium Phosphate.  {ode}


3M™ Vanish™ 5% Sodium Fluoride White Varnish with Tri-Calcium Phosphate

   - The #1-selling fluoride varnish in the U.S.
   - Extended Release Formula – continuously releasing fluoride up to 24
   hours
   - Contains 22,600 ppm fluoride and tri-calcium phosphate (TCP)
   - Advanced protection – virtually invisible and durable, long-lasting
   coating


Specifications
Flavor
Assorted, Cherry, Cherry/Melon, Melon, Mint
Material
Sodium Fluoride
Product Type
Varnish
Size
100, 1000, 50
Details

   - The #1-selling fluoride varnish in the U.S.
   - Extended Release Formula – continuously releasing fluoride up to 24
   hours
   - Contains 22,600 ppm fluoride and tri-calcium phosphate (TCP)
   - Advanced protection – virtually invisible and durable, long-lasting
   coating
   - Easy to apply, no drying needed
   - Fast, horizontal sweep application
   - Can be applied to tooth surfaces where plaque is present
   - Unique applicator, for back-of-glove dispensing
   - High fluoride uptake, even after acid attack
   - Relieves hypersensitivity
   - Over 10 years of clinical success.

An optimized, clear varnish with an extended release of fluoride [yech],
calcium and phosphate [Da good stuff] – up to 24 hours. It is formulated to
stay in contact with the teeth longer, for effective and advanced
protection, depositing strong acid-resistant mineral on tooth surfaces,
including dentin tubules, to relieve hypersensitivity. [the calcium and
phosphate is what does that...not so much the fluoride ]

On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 11:41 AM Reid Harvey <[email protected]>
wrote:

> Greetings All, I'm seeking opinions as to whether swishing around the
> mouth, our ~10ppm Ag+ (particularly around the gums) would allay the need
> for a *deep cleaning* by the dentist.  They cite the proliferation of
> bacteria there as a problem, of course, but wouldn't CS/EIS solve the
> problem?
>