Flouride varnish

How is Fluoride varnish applied?

• A trained health professional will dry the teeth, mix the varnish. and paint a tiny amount on the teeth with a small disposable brush.
• The varnish application takes less than 2 minutes and may have a slightly tangy taste.
• The sticky temporary coating dries quickly and slowly releases fluoride to the tooth surface.
• Fluoride varnish is an easy way to brush on prevention and keep your teeth healthy.

Why use Fluoride varnish?

• Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water sources. Fluoride varnish contains 5% sodium fluoride.
• Fluoride varnish helps strengthen the outer (enamel) layer of teeth and makes them more resistant to the bacteria that cause decay.
• Children as young as 12 months old can get cavities.
• Cavities in both baby and permanent teeth can cause real pain! Cavities can prevent children from eating, speaking, sleeping and learning.
• Fluoride varnish can help prevent cavities—some studies say up to 40%.

After the varnish is applied:

• Water is safe to drink after application.
• Avoid chewy, crunchy, or hot foods. Instead, eat soft foods until the next day.
• Brush and floss your teeth the next morning. Sometimes the fluoride varnish looks yellow—this will all brush off.
• Do not take a fluoride supplement the day of application and 2 days after.

Fluoride varnish - is it safe?

Yes, fluoride vamish is safe. The sticky varnish dries quickly and creates a thin coating over the teeth.

Fluoride varnish can help prevent tooth decay.

“Tooth decay is the single most common chronic childhood disease—S5 times more common than asthma. 4 times more common than early childhood obesity, and 20 times more common than diabetes.” American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

Fluoride varnish can be safely applied every 3 to 4 months.

How long will it last?

Fluoride varnish sticks to the teeth until it’s brushed away the next day, but the benefits can last several months.

Call us at +91 72000 92309 for queries regarding fluoride treatment and how to prevent activities.