Cavities are one of the most common childhood health problems, but many of them can be prevented. A quick coat of fluoride varnish gives your child's teeth an extra layer of protection.
Fluoride strengthens tooth enamel and helps it resist the acids that cause cavities. Fluoride varnish is painted directly onto your child's teeth, so it stays in contact with the enamel for hours and delivers more protection than toothpaste alone. It's quick, painless and safe for babies, toddlers and older kids, and it's one of the simplest ways to lower your child's risk of tooth decay.
The CDC reports that fluoride varnish can prevent about one-third of cavities in baby teeth.
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Fluoride helps rebuild weakened spots in the enamel before they turn into cavities. Regular varnish treatments make your child's teeth tougher against the acids from sugary snacks and drinks.
Varnish is brushed on in a minute or two, with no drills, needles or numbing. It sets almost instantly, even on wiggly little ones, so treatment fits easily into a regular checkup.
Preventing a cavity is easier on your child than treating one. Fluoride varnish lowers the chance your child will need fillings or more involved care down the road.
After your child's cleaning and exam, we gently dry their teeth so the varnish can stick to the enamel.
Using a small brush, we paint a thin layer of fluoride varnish onto each tooth. It takes only a minute or two and doesn't hurt.
Your child can go about their day right away. We'll ask that they stick to soft foods and skip brushing for a few hours so the fluoride has time to work, then brush it off as usual.
Yes. Fluoride varnish uses a small amount of fluoride that's painted on and sets quickly, so very little is swallowed. It's recommended for children as soon as their first teeth come in.
Most children benefit from a varnish treatment at each six-month checkup. Kids with a higher risk of cavities may benefit from more frequent applications, and your child's dentist will recommend what's right for them.
Yes. Your child can eat and drink right away, but soft foods and cool drinks are best for the rest of the day. Skipping hot drinks and crunchy or sticky foods for a few hours gives the varnish time to soak in.
Fluoride varnish strengthens the enamel on every surface of the tooth. Sealants are a protective coating placed in the deep grooves of the back teeth. Many kids get both, because they protect teeth in different ways.
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