How to Remove Sticky Varnish From Teeth

Fluoride treatments strengthen teeth and help with hypersensitivity. After a fluoride application, sticky varnish remains on the teeth. You can feel the fluoride residue -- a similar texture to plaque -- on your teeth with the tip of your tongue. A little elbow grease, toothbrush and floss remove the varnish from the teeth. It is best to resume oral hygiene a day after fluoride applications. This gives the fluoride time to absorb into your teeth. Fluoride treatments come in various colors. Your teeth will have a slight tint and film that is the same color as the fluoride treatment. After brushing, your teeth will turn back to normal color and texture.

Things You'll Need

• Toothbrush
• Nonfluoride toothpaste
• Dental floss

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Instructions

• 1

  Put a pea-sized amount of nonfluoride toothpaste onto your toothbrush. After a fluoride application, it is recommended to use nonfluoride toothpaste. It is not healthy for your teeth to absorb too much fluoride in one day. After one day, you may resume use of fluoride toothpaste.

• 2

  Dip the toothpaste in baking soda.

• 3

  Brush in a circular motion for 3 minutes. Rinse your mouth with water.

• 4

  Floss your teeth thoroughly. Pull the floss between your teeth and gently on the gum line.

• 5

  Remove all particles of fluoride residue and other particles from your teeth.

• 6

  Rinse your mouth with water.

• 7

  Repeat Steps 1 to 6 until you have completely removed the fluoride residue.