What is Clinpro white varnish?
3M™ ESPE™ Clinpro™ White varnish is a fluoridated clear varnish for treatment of hypersensitive teeth; it is appropriate for use on both enamel and dentine. It is moisture and saliva-tolerant; consequently, it flows smoothly on moist teeth and binds firmly to their surfaces.
What is Enamelast fluoride varnish used for?
Enamelast Fluoride Varnish is 5% sodium fluoride in a varnish carrier which produces a mechanical occlusion of the dentinal tubules in the treatment of tooth hypersensitivity.
What is white varnish?
Vanish White Varnish is a fluoride-containing varnish with added calcium and phosphate that can be applied to enamel and dentin and is virtually invisible when applied to the teeth. The product is saliva-activated; it will adhere to dry or moist teeth and spread after application.
How do you use Clinpro white varnish?
Apply Clinpro varnish evenly over treatment area(s). For best results, excessive saliva should be removed by blotting the tooth. Clinpro varnish will, however, uniformly set to dentition in the presence of saliva. Avoid passing applicator brush through pooled saliva to prevent premature setting on bristles.
How long does dental varnish last?
Fluoride varnish keeps protecting teeth for several months. It works best if it is reapplied every three to six months.
Can I apply fluoride varnish myself?
Peel open the foil lidding material starting from the unsealed tab on the left side of the package. Remove brush and mix varnish for 10-15 seconds until it reaches an even consistency while allowing some of the alcohol to evaporate.
How do you apply white varnish?
Apply Vanish white varnish evenly in a thin layer over treatment area(s). For larger surface areas, apply Vanish white varnish in sweeping horizontal brush strokes across multiple teeth. After application, instruct the patient to close his or her mouth to set the Vanish white varnish. No need to use suction.
How do you take Clinpro 5000?
Apply a thin ribbon or pea-sized amount of CLINPRO 5000 to a soft-bristled toothbrush and brush teeth for at least two minutes. After brushing, adults should expectorate. Children 6 to 16 years of age should expectorate and rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Can you use Clinpro 5000 twice a day?
How to use Clinpro 5000 Paste. This is best used once daily just before bedtime instead of your regular toothpaste or as directed by your healthcare professional. Apply a thin ribbon of medicine to a toothbrush and brush thoroughly for 2 minutes or as directed.
Can I eat after a tooth varnish?
Patients can eat immediately after application of Vanish White Varnish. They should avoid eating foods that are hard or sticky and drinking beverages that are hot or contain alcohol. This includes the use of mouth rinses containing alcohol.
Why do dentists put varnish on teeth?
Fluoride varnish can be applied to both baby teeth and adult teeth by a dentist. The process involves painting a varnish containing high levels of fluoride onto the surface of the tooth every 6 months to prevent decay. It works by strengthening tooth enamel, making it more resistant to decay.
How much is dental varnish?
The sticky varnish goes on with a brush and then dries in a few hours. There’s little risk of children swallowing the fluoride, as they might with other topical treatments such as gels. Nor is it very expensive, with treatment costs generally ranging from about $25 to $55.
Can you buy fluoride varnish?
You can buy fluoride varnish online, however, you have to have a healthcare license, and the ADA doesn’t promote the home-use of varnish per se. The ADA does, however, recommend prescription-strength topical fluoride application at home in the form of fluoride gel.
Does Clinpro whiten teeth?
Definitely! Clinpro 5000 is a low-abrasion toothpaste that cleans and whitens teeth gently. The active ingredient in Clinpro 5000 Toothpaste is sodium fluoride, a long-established enamel strengthener and cavity fighter.