Contents:
- Medical Video: Fluoride DANGEROUS? and why are DENTISTS obsessed with it? EP 05 The Dental Drive
- What is fluoride varnish?
- Benefits and side effects of children's dental fluoride varnish
- Use and side effects of fluoride varnish in adult teeth
Medical Video: Fluoride DANGEROUS? and why are DENTISTS obsessed with it? EP 05 The Dental Drive
Oral and dental care is often underestimated by many people. In fact, treating your mouth and teeth is as important as maintaining the health of your entire body. One form of treatment that your dentist might recommend is fluoride varnish. Tooth varnish or varnish with fluorine has been used for a long time to prevent dental caries.
However, what is fluoride varnish treatment actually? Is it really effective for children and adults? Well, before you undergo this treatment at the dentist, consider the following important facts.
What is fluoride varnish?
Dental fluoride varnish is a treatment with a special substance similar to calcium which is applied to strengthen the enamel layer of the tooth. This substance has been declared safe by the World Health Organization (WHO) and has been used by dentists throughout the world, including Indonesia.
This substance is useful to prevent damage or dental caries. In some cases, the dentist may also recommend this treatment for those of you who have sensitive teeth problems.
The dentist will usually apply fluoride varnish according to the prescribed dose. This substance also does not require a long time to be absorbed by the teeth so you do not need to worry if this substance is swallowed.
Benefits and side effects of children's dental fluoride varnish
Care for lacquer teeth with fluorine is highly recommended for children aged 2-14 years. Because, a number of studies have proven that fluoride varnish has a success rate of up to 43 percent in preventing caries and plaque buildup in teeth. Children are more susceptible to dental caries than adults.
According to recommendations from various official health agencies throughout the world such as the United Kingdom, Australia and the United States, children should get regular dental fluoride varnish treatment. Consult with your child's dentist how often the child needs to treat teeth with fluoride varnish. Doctors usually advise children to be livers about twice a year.
However, this treatment may cause some side effects for the child. Consider the following possibilities.
- Allergies with symptoms of the lips, tongue, and parts of the face swell, itching, or difficulty breathing.
- Stomach ache.
- Headache.
- The color of the teeth turns yellowish, tanned, or blackened.
Use and side effects of fluoride varnish in adult teeth
Adults and the elderly (elderly) are basically not required to undergo fluoride varnish treatment. However, you can still get many benefits from this treatment.
As explained by drg. Mark Burhenne, a dental and beauty health specialist from the United States, adults are more prone to tooth erosion and sensitive teeth problems. While the elderly are more prone to tooth root caries. Fluoride varnish teeth can help overcome these problems.
There are no specific recommendations for the number of times adults and elderly people need to do this treatment. It is best to consult with your dentist immediately after carrying out the examination.
Side effects that may arise after an adult or elderly undergoing this treatment are the same as side effects in children. Also pay attention to the risk of fluoride overdose which is characterized by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stiff muscles, and spasms. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, let your dentist know before undergoing this treatment.
