Children's Treatment

Fluoride Varnish

Help to prevent cavities and protect your childs oral health with this clinically effective treatment.


What is Fluoride varnish?

The right amount of fluoride for your teeth is important. Too much can lead to chalky spots on your tooth enamel, and not enough can cause cavities. Our fluoride varnish gives your child the right amount to help prevent tooth decay and makes sure their teeth are strong. 

Early intervention

Dental fluoride varnish protects children’s teeth by helping to strengthen enamel.

Cavity prevention

Fluoride application remineralises weakened enamel to make teeth resistant to bacteria and acidic foods.

Quick and painless application

It’s a fast and pain free procedure which simply involves the gentle appliance of fruity flavoured fluoride containing gel.

Fluoride varnish FAQs

Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about fluoride varnish.

Every three to six months. Studies show that there are lower cavity rates for children who receive regular fluoride applications compared to infrequent or no applications.

Yes, putting fluoride paste on teeth is safe, even for babies with their first teeth. Only a very small amount of varnish is applied onto the tooth surface.

When your dentist applies varnish on your child’s teeth, it ensures that they get the right amount of fluoride to keep their teeth healthy. It helps to prevent tooth decay, strengthen teeth and maintain oral health.

Every three to six months is a good time for reapplication. Ask your dentist if you’re unsure.

Your child will be asked to not eat or drink for 30 minutes after application.

Your child should delay brushing their teeth and flossing until the next morning. Ask your dentist any questions you have, and they can give you advice.

For up to three days, the gel can temporarily colour the teeth. This will gradually wear off leaving the teeth to appear as they were.


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