How do I use Duraphat varnish?
HOW DO I APPLY COLGATE DURAPHAT VARNISH? Colgate Duraphat varnish should be applied as a thin layer to the most susceptible surfaces of dentition. Patients should not brush the teeth or eat food for 4 hours after treatment. Apply 2 or more times a year as required.
Do you rinse after using Duraphat toothpaste?
It is recommended that you use the toothpaste to brush your teeth after meals, and that you do not drink anything or use a mouth rinse for at least 30 minutes afterwards.
When can I brush my teeth after fluoride varnish?
Wait 4 – 6 hours before resuming normal oral hygiene habits including brushing or flossing treated teeth.
How long does it take to apply fluoride varnish?
A small piece of gauze is used to clean and dry the teeth. The varnish is painted onto the front and back, top and bottom of the teeth with a tiny brush. It forms a sticky covering over the tooth and becomes hard as soon as saliva in the mouth touches it. It takes less than 2 minutes to varnish the teeth.
What are the side effects of Duraphat toothpaste?
Like all medicines, Duraphat® Toothpaste can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. In some rare cases (i.e. less than 1 in 1000 people treated) allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions can occur e.g. rash, itching, swelling and redness. Burning oral sensation has also been reported.
Is Duraphat good for sensitive teeth?
Your dentist might prescribe you Duraphat 5000 for sensitive teeth. It contains 5000ppm of fluoride, much higher than normal sensitive teeth toothpaste, so can help strengthen enamel against sensitivity. Bonding resin for sensitive teeth is used by dentists to cover sensitive areas where enamel has been worn away.
How often should you use Duraphat toothpaste?
three times a day
How to use Colgate Duraphat Toothpaste? You should brush your teeth with Duraphat Toothpaste three times a day, particularly in the morning and before you go to bed. Use a 2cm ribbon of toothpaste on your brush, and brush your teeth thoroughly for three minutes. Do not swallow the toothpaste, spit it out.
How long should Duraphat toothpaste last?
How long does a tube of Duraphat toothpaste last? How many tubes of Duraphat should I prescribe to a patient? Colgate recommend that one tube lasts around one month, so sufficient product should be prescribed to last until the date of the patient’s next recall appointment.
Can I eat hot food after fluoride treatment?
Immediately following the treatment, the teeth and gums are extra sensitive. When the teeth are still sensitive it may be best to avoid extremely cold or hot foods and beverages. Additionally, it may be a good idea to avoid foods that are high in acidity.
Why can’t you eat after fluoride treatment?
The professional treatments from dentists have more fluoride than what is available in toothpaste or tap water, and the application only requires a few minutes. You will be requested to avoid eating or drinking anything for 30 minutes after the treatment to ensure your teeth entirely absorb the fluoride.
How should fluoride varnish be applied?
Fluoride varnish is painted on the top and sides of each tooth with a small brush. It is sticky but hardens once it comes in contact with saliva. Your child may feel the hardened varnish with his tongue but will not be able to lick the varnish off. It does not hurt when the varnish is applied.
How long should fluoride treatment stay on?
The treatment period for fluoride varnish is approximately 4 to 6 hours. To obtain the maximum benefit during the treatment period, we ask that you follow the recommendations below after you leave our office. Do not brush or floss your teeth for at least 6 hours after treatment.
How long does Colgate Duraphat varnish last for?
Colgate Duraphat varnish is clinically proven to be effective against dentine hypersensitivity for 30 days with just one application 1. It is tinted for easy isualization and sets rapidly on contact with saliva, making it quick and easy to apply. It is clinically proven in the prevention of caries 2
Can a child get dyspnea from Duraphat varnish?
Bronchial asthma. The presence of alcohol in the Duraphat formula should be considered. Edematous swellings have been reported only in rare instances in some fluoride varnish products, especially after application to extensive surfaces. Dyspnea, although extremely rare, has occurred in asthmatic children.
How is Duraphat applied to a dental surface?
For application to approximal surfaces place the cannula between adjacent teeth and deliver a small amount of Duraphat. The dental suspension should be applied from both sides of the interproximal space and occlusally. For fissures, a drop of Duraphat should be spread along the fissure using the cannula.
What’s the best way to apply Colgate Duraphat?
Duraphat can be applied using a brush, probe or applicator. The yellowish colour of Colgate Duraphat greatly facilitates its application and control. Colgate Duraphat sets in the presence of saliva. The effect of Colgate Duraphat is dependant on the prolonged activity of fluoride.