Candy, ice, citrus, coffee and sticky foods are the stuff of nightmares for teeth. Chomping down on these types of foods will certainly increase the chance for more damage to be done and possibly cause your bright smile to diminish. Of course, brushing and flossing are always recommended as the fluoride in the toothpaste will help to fight off nasty cavity causing bacterias, but there is something even more protective that you can do. This \u201cmiracle\u201d treatment will require a trip to the dentist, but isn\u2019t your smile worth it?<\/p>\n
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So what is this \u201cmiracle\u201d treatment we speak of? Fluoride varnishes, of course! When you visit the dentist you can request the fluoride varnish protection to be used so as to prevent tooth decay. Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n
The fluoride varnish gel is typically a pale yellow color that is softly brushed on. It sets on the teeth quickly and starts working right away. The fluoride is important, because it enters the tooth enamel and makes the tooth hard. It prevents any new cavities from forming while also stopping current decay from getting any worse. If tooth decay is at the beginning stages, the fluoride is powerful enough to actually go in and repair the tooth.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t you hate when you get some dental work done and almost immediately you get hungry or thirsty, but you\u2019re too afraid to eat or drink anything? Well, the fabulous part about most fluoride varnish treatments is that you don\u2019t have to wait to eat, but foods should be softer for the first day.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to note that some brands of fluoride varnish may cause some teeth to look even more dull than before the application, but this is only temporary. In these cases, after a full day of wearing the varnish (without brushing or flossing it away) you\u2019ll be able to wake up, brush your teeth and reveal a brighter, shiny smile.<\/p>\n
Are you ready to strengthen your teeth with fluoride varnish?<\/p>\n