Fluoride Varnish and why the dentist keeps recommending it
In May 2006, the American Dental Association reviewed the use of professionally applied topical fluoride. Based on the latest research and new available modes of delivering fluoride, the ADA has recommended changes in how we deliver fluoride in office. Fluoride varnishes were originally developed to prolong the contact time between fluoride and the tooth surfaces. Varnish safely provides optimal protection, delivering the highest fluoride concentration possible. There are sev
