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To prevent dental caries and in some cases reverse early dental caries Children with early childhood decay are more likely to get more decay Baby teeth are in a childs mouth until about age 11 or 12 Goes beyond pain and infection
Affects their speech Affects their ability to eat Affects their ability to learn Affects the way they feel about themselves
Children are at high risk for developing dental caries. Risk is determined by using the Caries Risk Assessment developed by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists
One or more of the following risk factors place a child at risk for dental caries:
History of dental decay in mother, child and/or other family members High sugar/complex carbohydrate diet (for example, bottle with formula, juice or sweetened liquid at night and/or all day long). Visible plaque, white spots and/or decay Low socioeconomic status Special health care needs Premature/Low birth weight Medications: sugar-based or that dry mouth
Fluoride Varnish
The lacquer-based product adheres to the dental enamel forming a depot from which fluoride is slowly released A dry tooth surface allows the uptake of the fluoride into the tooth surface Saliva actually sets the varnish
Changes the reminerlization process Acts as a catalyst May stop or reverse progression of carious lesion Can make enamel more resistant to acid
225 3-year-olds Semiannual application of fluoride varnish 44% caries reduction after two years
easy to apply teeth do not need professional prophylaxis children can eat and drink following applications potential ingestion of fluoride is low prevents caries
Frequency of Applications
White Spots
The varnish hardens quickly after application as a yellow film The child can have a drink of water
Varnish will set on contact with saliva. Child can eat or drink right after application Do not brush your childs teeth tonight. Start brushing them tomorrow morning
Remineralized Enamel
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends age one or within 6 months of eruption of the first tooth.
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Khashe , Ahmad Khoshfekr, Saeed Mokhtari, Farjad Kazemi, Hamid Jarah, Masoud