A film forming composition for coating teeth which is a mixture of about 0.5% to about 30% by weight of a film forming polymer; about 10% to about 99.5% by weight of solvent; about 0.05% to about 40% by weight of a rheology modifier; about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of a dispersant or plasticizer, if necessary; and optionally up to about 30% by weight of an opacifier or colorant.