MARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Morton General and Implant Dentistry is putting the latest scientific research to work for patients, transforming their oral chemistry with the CariFree CTx cavity prevention system. According to implant dentist Dr. Clifford Morton, the CariFree CTx cavity prevention system helps control cavity-causing bacteria. The system combines five treatment agents to restore balance. In addition to reducing the risk of cavities, the system may also help patients suffering from dry mouth, sensitive teeth and bad breath, while also protecting bridgework and dental implants.
Marietta implant dentist Dr. Clifford Morton is using the latest technology to correct oral health problems. According to Dr. Morton, patients with cavities, dry mouth, Marietta gum disease or other periodontics problems may suffer from an oral health imbalance.
"Cavities are caused by bacterial infections," said Dr. Morton. "An imbalance in the oral environment creates a breeding ground for harmful bacteria that attack and damage teeth, which can lead to serious periodontic problems, including cavities."
Dr. Morton recommends the CariFree CTx system to reduce the risk of cavities and bring balance back to the mouth.
"The system brings balance back to the oral environment and stops the growth of harmful, cavity-causing bacteria," said Dr. Morton. "It is a revolutionary approach to proactively preventing cavities and stopping serious damage to dental bridge work or teeth implants."
The CariFree CTx system incorporates five active ingredients into one treatment. These components are pH neutralization, antibacterial cleaning, fluoride, Xylitol and Nano HA. The treatment is available as a daily-use rinse, spray or gel.
"This is the first complete oral health care solution that combines five key components in one treatment system," said Dr. Morton. "For example, studies routinely show that fluoride and Xylitol, two oral health treatments, are more effective when used together rather than separately."
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that cannot be broken down into decay-causing acids. When Xylitol is incorporated into oral health care products, bacteria will feed off the Xylitol rather than the sugars, such as glucose and sucrose, that are commonly found in our foods. Xylitol helps control the number of acid-producing bacteria commonly found in the mouth by preventing bacteria from adhering to tooth enamel.
Dr. Morton also recommends the CariFree CTx system because it promotes pH balance.
"A slightly acidic mouth environment promotes the growth of bacteria," said Dr. Morton. "For years oral health experts blamed sugar for cavities. We now know that while sugar provides the bacteria with a fuel source, in reality the low pH environment is what truly allows these bacteria to flourish. The CariFree CTx system features an alkaline pH to help restore pH balance in the mouth and inhibit bacterial growth."
Morton General and Implant Dentistry provides comprehensive dental care for Marietta patients. These services include sedation dentistry, periodontics, implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.