How to Use

Waterpik® UltraThin Varnish is a 5% sodium fluoride varnish for application to enamel or dentin for the treatment of dental hypersensitivity and for use as a cavity varnish.

Waterpik® UltraThin Instructions for Use

Dry teeth prior to application with air or by rubbing with a 2 x 2 gauze along the tooth surface. If biofilm or calculus is present, a prophylaxis can be conducted.
Peel open the foil lidding materials starting from the unsealed tab on the left side. Lift straight up to avoid ripping.
Remove the brush and mix varnish until it reaches an even consistency.
Apply a very thin coat of varnish evenly to all of the desired tooth surfaces.
Let the varnish dry for approximately 20 seconds and then instruct the patient to close their mouth.
Varnish hardens on contact with saliva so the patient may leave immediately after the application.
Instruct the patient to allow varnish to remain in contact with the tooth surface for a minimum of four hours. For maximum fluoride uptake, the varnish can remain on the teeth overnight and brushed off the next morning.
It is recommended that the patient be instructed to only eat soft foods and drink cold liquids for four hours after treatment. Eating hard foods and brushing/flossing should be avoided during the treatment period.

Additional Instructions: For 24 hours after the application, other fluorides such as gels, foams, and rinses should not be administered. The patient should discontinue use of fluoride tablets for two – three days following treatment.

Indications for Use: Dentinal hypersensitivity and cavity varnish.

Dosage: For the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, in most cases, two applications at several days interval are sufficient. The fluoride content of Waterpik UltraThin Varnish is dosed that neither acute nor chronic side effects are to be expected if applied according to instructions.

Interactions: For 24 hours after the application, other fluorides such as gels, foams, and rinses should not be administered. The patient should discontinue use of fluoride tablets for 2 – 3 days following treatment.

Warnings: Edematous swelling has been reported only in rare instances, especially following application to extensive surfaces with fluoride varnish. Dyspnea, although extremely rare, has occurred in asthmatic people. Nausea can occur in patients with known sensitive digestive systems, especially following extensive applications.

Caution: U.S. Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical or dental professional.