Innovation in Prevention
The Middlesex-London Health Unit’s Fluoride Varnish Program is helping children mount a defense against tooth decay and other chronic diseases.
Through a unique collaboration with community partners, and by drawing on evidence showing that fluoride varnish programs prevent cavities in pre-school children under the age of four, the Oral Health Team has taken an original approach to providing prevention services to families in need.
Partnering with key schools and childcare centres, the MLHU is able to provide fluoride varnish free of charge to promote dental health for children, in community settings.
What is fluoride varnish?
Fluoride varnish is a protective coating that makes teeth stronger, and helps prevent and fix small cavities. It is a liquid that is painted onto a child’s teeth with a small brush. It only takes minutes to apply and dries quickly.
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