Yeah, I totally relate—my kiddo hated the sticky feeling too, but honestly, her dentist said it helped a lot with her weak enamel. I was skeptical at first, but after seeing fewer spots this year, I’m convinced it’s worth the hassle. Didn’t love the taste though...
Didn’t love the taste though...
That taste is brutal, right? My son said it was like “licking a weird crayon.” But honestly, after a year of fewer cavities, I’ll take a little whining about sticky teeth. The dentist showed us before-and-after pics—pretty wild difference. Still wish they’d make a flavor that doesn’t taste like regret, though.
Still wish they’d make a flavor that doesn’t taste like regret, though.
Totally agree with this. My daughter called it “sticky paint” and refused to close her mouth for half an hour. But the dentist showed us a chart comparing her cavity risk before and after a few treatments, and it was a pretty clear improvement. I did some reading—apparently the varnish sticks around longer than rinses or gels, so it’s more effective, but the trade-off is that awful aftertaste. I keep wondering why they can’t just make it taste like bubblegum or something less... chemical?
I get the frustration with the taste, but honestly, my son barely noticed it after a few minutes. Maybe it depends on the kid? He was more distracted by the weird texture than the flavor. I do wish they’d improve it, though...
That’s interesting—my experience was almost the opposite. For me, the taste lingered way longer than the texture ever bothered me. I remember being hyper-aware of that artificial sweetness for hours after my appointment and honestly, it kind of put me off eating for a bit. Maybe age is a factor? I’m curious if anyone’s noticed if kids versus adults react differently to varnish. Also, does anyone know if different brands have noticeably different flavors or textures? I’ve only tried what my ortho uses, but maybe there are better options out there…