Fluoride Treatment in Marylebone, London
Strengthen enamel and help address early decay with clinical-strength fluoride varnish, applied in around 5 minutes at our Wimpole Street practice. Professional varnish delivers far more fluoride than toothpaste and is widely recommended for cavity prevention.
5-minute application with minimal discomfort
🛡️ 43% Fewer Cavities. NHS Recommended
Fluoride Varnish Application
Clinical-strength enamel protection
- 5-minute application with minimal discomfort
- 22,600 ppm clinical fluoride
- Reverses early decay
- Reduces tooth sensitivity
- Protects for weeks
- Safe for all ages
Or add to your next check-up
Who Benefits from Fluoride Treatment?
Anyone can benefit, but these groups tend to gain the most from professional fluoride application.
Children & Teenagers
Developing teeth benefit most from fluoride. Applied every 6 months, studies show it may reduce childhood cavities by up to 43%
Dry Mouth Sufferers
Medications, medical conditions, or ageing can reduce saliva. Fluoride compensates for lost natural protection
Post-Whitening Care
Teeth whitening temporarily opens enamel pores. Fluoride reseals and strengthens for lasting results
High Cavity Risk
History of fillings? Sugary diet? Poor enamel? Fluoride provides excellent protection against future decay
The Science Behind Fluoride Treatment
Professional fluoride isn't just prevention. It's active repair for your tooth enamel.
Remineralise Weak Enamel
Fluoride penetrates the tooth surface, depositing calcium and phosphate to rebuild and strengthen weakened areas before cavities form
Reverse Early Decay
Catch and reverse white spot lesions and early demineralisation, avoiding the need for fillings entirely
Reduce Sensitivity
Clinical fluoride seals exposed dentine tubules, providing relief from hot, cold and sweet sensitivity within days
Protect After Whitening
Essential post-whitening care that remineralises enamel and reduces sensitivity after bleaching treatments
Safe for All Ages
Recommended for children (as soon as teeth erupt), adults with high cavity risk, and elderly patients with root exposure
Fast & Comfortable
Just 5 minutes in the chair. No tooth preparation, no discomfort, no downtime. Eat and drink normally within 30 minutes
What to Expect
Your fluoride treatment takes just 5 minutes. Here's how it works.
Clean & Dry
Teeth are polished and dried to ensure maximum fluoride absorption
Apply Varnish
Clinical-strength fluoride varnish is painted onto all tooth surfaces
Set & Protect
Varnish sets on contact with saliva, releasing fluoride over 24 hours
Ongoing Protection
Fluoride continues strengthening enamel for weeks after treatment
Fluoride Treatment FAQs
Everything you need to know about professional fluoride varnish
Professional varnish contains around 22,600 ppm fluoride, roughly 100 times the concentration of standard toothpaste (1,000-1,500 ppm). That clinical strength penetrates deeper into enamel, and a single application keeps releasing fluoride for weeks.
Give Your Enamel a Boost
Don't wait for cavities to develop, professional fluoride varnish is a simple, effective way to protect teeth. Book it on its own or add it to your next check-up at our Marylebone practice.
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Meet Our Dental Team
Our experienced dental team is fully qualified and registered with the GDC, delivering safe, high-quality care in line with the highest professional standards.
Because our patients deserve nothing less.
Registered. Regulated. Trusted.
At Wimpole Street Medical & Dental, our clinicians are registered with the relevant UK regulatory bodies, including the GDC, GMC and NMC. Our dentists, dental nurses and medical professionals deliver care that meets the highest clinical, safety and ethical standards, because our patients deserve nothing less.
We Accept All Major Dental Insurances
We accept all major UK dental insurances, including AXA PPP Healthcare Dental Cover, Aviva Dental Insurance, Bupa Dental Cover, Cigna Dental Insurance, Vitality Dental Health Insurance, Unum and Boots Dental Plan Cover. We provide itemised receipts so you can claim back your treatment costs.
