Which of the following is true of a fluoride varnish?
A) It is self-applied by the patient at home.
B) It is intended to be permanent, much like dental sealant.
C) Offers ease of application for people with severe gag reflexes who cannot tolerate tray application.
D) It is self-applied by the patient at home. Offers ease of application for people with severe gag reflexes that cannot tolerate tray application.

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The varnish is applied by an operator, with a recommended twice-yearly reapplication for optimal benefit. The varnish is not intended to be permanent, like a sealant, but to hold the fluoride in contact with the tooth for a period of time. Varnish offers easy applicability of fluoride for infants, toddlers, and young children; disabled individuals; hospitalized patients; and people with severe gag reflexes who cannot tolerate tray application of gels and foams.

Which of the Following Is True of a Fluoride Varnish