GENERIC NAME: SODIUM FLUORIDE GEL – DENTAL (SO-dee-um FLOOR-ide) USES: This medication is used to prevent cavities. It makes teeth stronger and more resistant to decay caused by acid and bacteria. This medication is not recommended for children younger than 6 years unless directed by the dentist/doctor.

Apply a thin ribbon of gel to the teeth with a toothbrush or mouth tray. Do this once daily for at least one minute, preferably at bedtime. After using, adults should spit out the gel and should not eat, drink or rinse for 30 minutes for best results. Do not swallow the gel.

How to use Dentagel Gel. Use this medication once daily just before bedtime or as directed by your doctor/dentist. First brush your teeth thoroughly with toothpaste, and rinse as usual. Then apply a thin ribbon of this medication to your teeth with a toothbrush or mouth tray.

How to Use Brush-on Fluoride

• The best time to use fluoride is at bedtime.
• Remove partial or full dentures from the mouth.
• Brush teeth thoroughly with soft toothbrush and regular toothpaste.
• Place a thin ribbon of the fluoride gel onto your toothbrush.
• Allow the fluoride to remain on the teeth for 5 minutes.

The treatment period for fluoride is four to six hours. After treatment: Do not brush or floss for at least six hours.

But there’s still the problem of overnight damage to your teeth. Even if you don’t rinse after brushing, the fluoride from your toothpaste is soluble and will be eliminated from your mouth in a couple of hours.

Do not brush or floss your teeth, and eat only soft food for at least 4 hours after the treatment. Do not consume hot drinks or alcohol (including mouth rinses) for at least 4 hours after treatment. 3M Fast Release Varnish coating can be removed by brushing and flossing.

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.

You can eat or drink what you want after 30 minutes, but you need to make sure you avoid hot liquids. This includes hot cocoa, soup, and coffee. You should also avoid crunchy and hard foods like chips and nuts, as they could scrape off the fluoride.

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.

If your hygienist applied any sort of fluoride treatment, they will advise that you wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking. This waiting period allows the fluoride time to seal over your teeth (though you will not see or feel this!).

It’s absolutely fine to drink water after you brush your teeth unless you have just gargled with fluoride or medicated mouthwash, or after any special dental treatment. You may reduce and dilute the effectiveness of these treatments.

Yes – don’t rise your mouth with water after brushing your teeth. You can spit the toothpaste out, but the moment water enters the mix – it cuts down the efficiency of the fluoride from your toothpaste. You may want to rinse your mouth out of habit.

Don’t eat or drink anything except water after brushing at night. This also gives fluoride the longest opportunity to work. Once you’ve brushed, don’t rinse your mouth with water or mouthwash – you’re washing away the fluoride! This can be a difficult habit to break, but can reduce tooth decay by up to 25%.

To be safe, Mouth Healthy by the American Dental Association suggests that if you feel like you need to brush your teeth after eating or drinking something, wait at least 60 minutes. This gives your saliva a chance to naturally wash away food particles, so your mouth returns to its proper pH level.

For some, the act of brushing can cause then to feel hunger pangs that leads them in search for a midnight snack or refreshment. For others, brushing can act as a serious appetite suppressor that leaves them disinterested in eating long after the minty flavor of toothpaste has disappeared.