Who is a good candidate for varnish treatment?
• Young dental patients, ages 0 to 18, as part of an annual well-child exam
• Adults with the following caries risk(s): - Poor oral hygiene - Developmental or acquired enamel defects - Eating disorders - Drug or alcohol abuse - Active orthodontic treatment - Xerostomia
For adults in high risk populations, two or more applications of fl uoride varnish per year are an eff ective caries prevention measure.
Some patients dislike
the waxy residue that is left on the teeth when
fl uoride varnish is used. It will wear off the next time they eat.
Insurance might or might not cover the treatment for adults; patients must then pay out of pocket for the treatment.
else should I know?
What
As you would with any treatment recommendation, educate your patients
about fl uoride varnish so that they can make an informed decision regarding their oral healthcare.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FLUORIDE VARNISH PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURERS,
VISIT
PATTERSONDENTAL.COM. 800.873.7683 |
pattersondental.com
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