Children's Fluoride Varnish (Professional Application, 5% NaF) — child safety profile
High riskProfessional-strength fluoride varnish (22,600 ppm F⁻) painted directly onto children's teeth during dental/pediatric visits, starting as early as age 1.
What is this product?
Professional-strength fluoride varnish (22,600 ppm F⁻) painted directly onto children's teeth during dental/pediatric visits, starting as early as age 1. Contains 5% sodium fluoride in a rosin/resin base that slowly releases fluoride over 4-12 hours of oral contact. While application amount is controlled (~0.25 mL), a 1-year-old ingests nearly 100% of the applied varnish since they cannot spit. This delivers approximately 5.6 mg of fluoride — approaching the probable toxic dose (PTD) for a 10 kg infant. Also contains colophony (rosin), a known contact allergen.
What's in it
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Active Agent (Sodium Fluoride 5%)
Solvent In Some Formulations
Vehicle Component
Who's most at risk
- Infants — Developing organ systems, higher exposure per body weight, immature detoxification systems
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Frequently asked questions
What's in Children's Fluoride Varnish (Professional Application, 5% NaF)?
This product type can contain: Fluoride (sodium fluoride), Ethanol (beverage alcohol), Propylene glycol, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Who should be careful with Children's Fluoride Varnish (Professional Application, 5% NaF)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants, children.
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