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2. Fluoride varnish - Wikipedia

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   Fluoride varnish is widely used in the United Kingdom, following guidelines from multiple sources backing its efficacy. Public Health England, a UK government organisation sponsored by the Department of Health, released guidance in 2014 recommending fluoride varnish application at least twice yearly for children and young adults. [13]

3. Fluoride therapy - Wikipedia

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   Currently, there is also no published evidence that indicates that professionally applied fluoride varnish is a risk factor for enamel fluorosis. The varnish is applied with a brush and sets within seconds. Fluoride varnish has shown to be effective in reducing initial dental decay lesions in both primary and permanent dentition. [60]

4. Topical fluoride - Wikipedia

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   Topical fluorides are fluoride-containing drugs indicated in prevention and treatment of dental caries, particularly in children's primary dentitions. [1] The dental-protecting property of topical fluoride can be attributed to multiple mechanisms of action, including the promotion of remineralization of decalcified enamel, the inhibition of the cariogenic microbial metabolism in dental plaque ...

5. The New(ish) Fight Over Fluoride - AOL

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   Dentists can also prescribe toothpaste with a higher amount of fluoride or apply a fluoride varnish or gel. People with gum disease or a dry mouth caused by health conditions or medications might ...

6. The Truth About the TikTok Claim That Fluoride Is Bad - AOL

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   Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that’s “crucial for our dental health because it helps to prevent tooth decay” and reduces your risk for cavities, says Cheryline Pezzullo, D.D.S ...

7. Glass ionomer cement - Wikipedia

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   There is evidence that when using sealants, only 6% of people develop tooth decay over a 2-year period, in comparison to 40% of people when not using a sealant. [9] However, it is recommended that the use of fluoride varnish alongside glass ionomer sealants should be applied in practice to further reduce the risk of secondary dental caries. [10]