For the first performance year of MIPS, 2017, CMS is providing several different options for providers to choose their. participation level and performance period. To avoid a penalty for 2019, in 2017, providers can choose to report either:
Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) Relative dentin abrasivity (RDA) is a method of measuring of the erosive effect of abrasives in toothpaste on tooth dentin. It involves using standardized abrasives compared against the test sample.
Best Toothpaste for Gum Disease. The best toothpaste for gum disease is one that is non abrasive and contains one or more ingredients to decrease harmful bacteria that cause gum disease. Low abrasivity is important because those with gum disease are more likely to have receded gums. When gums recede, root surfaces are exposed and are more vulnerable to erosion from abrasive toothpaste. Bacteria fighting ingredients will decrease plaque. With less plaque on your teeth, your gums will stay healthier.