“Paint A

Happy Smile”

Fluoride Varnish

Program

A

Fluoride Program

to

Keep Baby Teeth Healthy

Healthy people in healthy communities

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Paint A Happy Smile

Fluoride Varnish Program is a service of the

KELSEY TRAIL HEALTH

REGION

For more information about this or other services

of the Kelsey Trail Health Region

contact the Regional Office at

306-873-6600 or visit our website

www.kelseytrailhealth.ca

Provincial Health Line—24 hour health advice

KTHR Quality of Care Coordinator 1-877-573-6601

REMEMBER!!

Fluoride Varnish is one way to keep

your child’s teeth healthy. In addition,

you should:

Brush twice daily

Use a fluoride toothpaste if the

child is three years or older

Visit your dentist regularly. The

first visit should be when all 20

baby teeth are in or sooner if you

have concerns.

Avoid sweet and sticky treats

If you have not received an invitation to

a varnish clinic or are interested in your

child taking part, please call the dental

health coordinator in your area:

“Paint A Happy Smile”

KTHR

Dental Health Educator

Melfort 306-752-6310

What Is Fluoride Varnish?

Fluoride varnish is very similar to a

fluoride treatment at the dentist but

rather than a gel being placed in a

tray and put in a child’s mouth, the

fluoride varnish is painted on the

teeth.

Fluoride strengthens the teeth and

helps prevent tooth decay. In the

early stages, it can even slow down

or stop the decay process.

Who Can Take Part?

Children who are one to five

years of age are eligible.

Children referred by Public

Health Nurses

Cost

This service is provided

FREE OF CHARGE

through your local

Public Health Office.

How Often Is The Fluoride

Applied?

Once every 6 months

Why Should My Child Receive

Fluoride Varnish?

Tooth decay is common in children

and can start at an early age.

Fluoride has been proven the most

effective way to prevent tooth decay.

Advantages of Fluoride Varnish

Safe and effective!

Reduces decay up to 45%

Easy to apply and well accepted

by infants, toddlers and young

children