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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #73: Is there an alternative to fluoride treatment for your kids at the dentist?
Description:  âI have a question about fluoride varnishing on toddlersâ teeth: What would be the alternative treatment?âFluoride varnish is a highly-concentrated form of fluoride, typically composed of 5% sodium fluoride. It is applied to the toothâs surface after cleaning and lasts up to four hours. The problem with fluoride is not the mineralâs contact with your teeth, but the coating serving as a âglueâ which ensures that the fluoride sticks to your saliva. Unfortunately, this âglueâ causes the fluoride to absorb into the oral mucosa, allowing it to enter the brain via the bloodstream. This is especially harmful when happening to a develo...