A hygienist and GBT trainer from Yorkshire, Faye Donald believes that Biomin is useful for any patient.
‘I use Biomin post scaling where pellicle has been removed and the tooth surface is exposed, she explained.
‘I am also a Swiss Dental Academy trainer in guided biofilm therapy. So I use Biomin F to protect the tooth once the pellicle is removed.
‘I simply use a gloved finger to apply Biomin F to the tooth surface.’
She went on: ‘I think it is a good fit for patients who need it for a medicinal purpose or who have particular issues:
- They need a toothpaste that provides what they may not get in non-mainstream toothpastes
- People who are against animal testing
- Specific groups, eg athletes who drink a lot of sports drinks and have erosion
- For patients post oral or head/neck cancers, who have have xerostomia/dry mouth problems. Because of the loss of saliva, they need the 12-hour protection that Biomin F offers
- Patients with xerostomia for other reasons, eg drug induced, from anti-anxiety or antidepressant therapy
- Pregnant women – especially those suffering with vomiting, acid reflux and those who need to snack between meals
- And of course patients suffering with dentine hypersensitivity.