Fluoride Treatment
What is Fluoride Varnish?
Fluoride varnish is a dental treatment that can help prevent tooth decay, slow it down, or stop it from getting worse. Fluoride varnish is made with fluoride, a mineral that can strengthen tooth enamel (outer coating on teeth).
Keep in mind that fluoride varnish treatments cannot completely prevent cavities. Fluoride varnish treatments can best help prevent decay when a child is also brushing using the right amount of toothpaste with fluoride, flossing regularly, getting regular dental care, and eating a healthy diet.
Is Fluoride Varnish Safe?
Fluoride varnish is safe and used by dentists and doctors all over the world to help prevent tooth decay in children. Only a small amount is used, and hardly any fluoride is swallowed. It is quickly applied and hardens. Then it is brushed off after 4 to 12 hours.
Some brands of fluoride varnish make teeth look yellow. Other brands make teeth look dull. However, the color of your child's teeth will return to normal after the fluoride varnish is brushed off. Most children like the taste.
How is Fluoride Varnish Put on the Teeth?
Fluoride varnish is painted on the top and sides of each tooth with a small brush. It is sticky but hardens once it comes in contact with saliva. Your child may feel the hardened varnish with his tongue but will not be able to lick the varnish off.
It does not hurt when the varnish is applied. However, young children may still cry before or during the procedure. Fortunately, brushing on the varnish takes only a few minutes. Also, applying the varnish may be easier when a child is crying because his mouth will be slightly open.
You may be asked to hold your child in your lap while you are placed knee-to-knee with the person applying the varnish.
How Do I Care for My Child's Teeth After Fluoride Varnish is Applied?
Here are general guidelines on how to care for your child's teeth after fluoride varnish is applied. Check with your child's doctor for any other special instructions.
Your child can eat and drink right after the fluoride varnish is applied. But only give your child soft foods and cold or warm (not hot) foods or liquids.
Do not brush or floss teeth for at least 4 to 6 hours. Remind your child to spit when rinsing, if he knows how to spit.
氟漆
什么是氟漆:
氟漆是涂抹於牙齿上以协助蛀牙的保护性涂料。
为何建议使用氟漆?
蛀牙可能造成疼痛和感染,进而导致饮食，交谈，玩耍，学习上的问题。氟漆可以让牙齿更坚固，阻止蛀牙恶化，并防止新蛀牙照成。
氟漆是否安全？
是的。氟漆对于任何年龄都很安全。甚至可用於长出第一颗牙齿的宝宝身上。如有关于氟漆使用的疑问或顾虑，请与你的医师或牙科医师讨论。宝宝应从1岁开始看牙科。
如何涂抹氟漆？
氟漆由受过训练的牙科医师，洁牙师，医师或护士使用刷子涂抹在牙齿上。这是快速且简单的程序，不会疼痛或有恶味。氟漆会黏在牙齿上，可能会暂时让牙齿看起来变黄或失去光泽。这些变化是正常现象，第二天刷牙时就会消失。
氟漆的效用可维持多久？
氟漆可维持保护牙齿几个月时间。如果没三到六个月涂抹一次，可以获得最佳效果。
我是否可以在涂抹氟漆后正常进食，饮水刷牙？
在涂抹当天的剩下时间里，不要进士热烫，坚硬或有粘性的食物和热饮。坚硬和粘性食物可能会使用氟漆掉落。
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