Fluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment

This review found a low level of certainty that 12,300 ppm F foam applied by a professional every 6 to 8 weeks throughout fixed orthodontic treatment, might be effective in reducing the proportion of orthodontic patients with new Demineralised Lesions.

In addition, there is a low level of certainty that the patient use of a high fluoride toothpaste (5000 ppm F) throughout orthodontic treatment, might be more effective than a conventional fluoride toothpaste.

There was insufficient evidence of a difference regarding the professional application of fluoride varnish (7700 or 10,000 ppm F).