FLUORIDE VARNISH
Procedure: Fluoride varnish is applied directly onto the teeth.
Benefits: Fluoride Varnish coats the outside of the tooth and makes it resistant to a cavity.
Risks: Used in the proper amount, fluoride varnish is safe and effective.
DENTAL SEALANTS
Procedure: A Plastic coating is applied on the chewing surface of the back teeth.
Benefits: Sealants help prevent cavity-causing germs from getting stuck in the deep groves in the back teeth.
Risks: There are no known commonly occurring adverse effects or hazards associated with dental sealants.