Silver diamine fluoride
Silver diamine fluoride is a safe and effective chemical compound that helps to arrest cavities (stop the cavity from spreading). The solution helps in killing infection-causing bacteria (S. mutans), and it also helps with remineralizing teeth. Silver diamine fluoride is approved by the FDA.
When is silver diamine fluoride used?
Silver diamine fluoride or SDF is recommended to treat a wide range of dental conditions, like:
- Reducing teeth sensitivity.
- Patients who have tooth decay but cannot undergo dental fillings due to medical or behavior concerns.
- HYPOPLASTIC or weaker teeth treatment.
- It is NON-INVASIVE
- The procedure can be completed in a single visit but may require reapplications later.
Active cavitated caries lesions before application of SDF
SDF-treated lesions with temporary gingival staining
Who is a candidate for SDF?
Children suffering from cavities or having carious lesions are the candidates for SDF, especially if they cannot undergo dental fillings treatment due to medical or behavioral reasons. SDF is also used in high risk patients or patients with very weak tooth structure. SDF is one of the best ways of treating cavities or carious lesions, especially for infants or children who cannot cooperate for treatment. To learn more about SDF or book an appointment, kindly call us at (908) 751-0770. Our team can guide you and direct you to the best recources.
