How is fluoride varnish different from a sealant?
The sealant is used only on permanent teeth and a persons chewing surface. Fluoride varnish is a protective coat on "baby" teeth and permanent teeth and covers the entire tooth surface.

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1. Who is eligible?
2. What ages can be treated?
3. What is fluoride varnish?
4. What does fluoride varnish do?
5. Is fluoride varnish safe?
6. How is fluoride varnish put on the teeth?
7. How long does the effect of the fluoride varnish last?
8. How is fluoride varnish different from a sealant?