Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Fluoride varnish in the primary dentition can prevent caries Less caries with fluoride varnish application than without; benefit unclear regarding tooth preservation, toothache or dental abscesses ...

Fluoride varnish is a liquid that is applied to the teeth by a trained provider to reduce cavities. It does not require special dental devices and can be applied quickly in various settings.

Primary care physicians should apply fluoride varnish and prescribe fluoride supplements to certain children, according to a draft recommendation statement released by the U.S. Preventive Services ...

Dental Fluoride Varnish Application During Medical Visits Among Children Who Are Privately Insured. JAMA Network Open, 2021; 4 (8): e2122953 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.22953 ...

“Despite recommendations for topical fluoride varnish in primary medical care, application rates remain low due to time constraints, workflow inefficiencies, and unclear clinician roles,” wrote the ...

Regular use of fluoride varnish can prevent caries in primary teeth. Advantages or disadvantages regarding further patient-relevant outcomes remain unclear due to a lack of data.

Fewer than 1 in 3 primary care clinicians applied fluoride varnish (FV) during well-child visits in a year, despite clinical recommendation and reimbursement by Medicaid and private insurers.