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What are the benefits of using a fluoride varnish?

April 26, 2017Benefits fluoride guide varnish

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What are the benefits of using a fluoride varnish?

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If applied twice a year fluoride varnish can reduce decay in baby teeth by 33% and by 46% in the permanent teeth. It is usual to apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of children who already have decayed teeth or are considered to be at increased risk of developing tooth decay.