What is Fluoride Varnish?

• Fluoride varnish is a protective coating that is painted on teeth to help prevent new cavities and to help stop cavities that have already started.

• The painted on fluoride varnish is sticky, so it attaches to the teeth easily and makes the outer layer (enamel) of the teeth harder, helping to prevent cavities.

• Fluoride varnish is a topical fluoride treatment, which strengthens the teeth and reduces the prevalence of decay.

What are the Benefits of Fluoride Varnish?

• Fluoride varnish releases fluoride over several months, which strengthens the teeth and helps to prevent decay. Fluoride varnish can prevent new decay by 60% and arrest decay that has already started.

• Fluoride varnish is painless, quick, and easy to apply.

To Request an Appointment:

Coldwater: 517-279-9561 ext. 147

Hillsdale: 517-437-7395 ext. 317

Three Rivers: 269-273-2161 ext. 201