Fluoride Varnish

Source: British Dental Journal

Having been used in Europe for over 30 years and being only one of a few different tools to help prevent dental caries, fluoride varnish is slowly becoming more popular in Canada & the United States due to its ease of use & prevention capabilities.

Depending on the brand, the fluoride varnish that you use may have significant differences in preparation or ingredients from another brand on the market. Varnishes provide a highly concentrated, temporary dose of fluoride directly to the tooth's surface and holds the fluoride there for a longer period of time than other forms of dental fluoride products.

Advantages of Fluoride Varnish over other forms of fluoride?

• Enhances fluoride uptake during early stages of demineralization.
• Fluoride is in contact with tooth enamel for a longer period of time (days) as opposed to minutes with other fluoride treatments.
• Inadvertent ingestion is less likely.
• Quickly & easily applied.

What are your thoughts on Fluoride Varnish? Like...Dislike? Have you used it or would you?