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Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is an antibacterial liquid medicine treatment applied to areas of tooth decay to help stop small starts of cavities from progressing. It can be particularly helpful for children who may benefit from a quick, less invasive approach to cavity management.
Benefits of SDF include:
- Can help relieve tooth sensitivity
- Can help arrest active tooth decay.
- Quick and straightforward application.
- May be useful for young children or children who have difficulty tolerating conventional treatment.
It is important to note that SDF cannot be applied if your child is allergic to silver, has painful sores, or raw areas on the gum tissues or in the mouth (i.e., ulcerative gingivitis).
Dr. Nolan Gerlach will evaluate your child’s teeth to determine whether this treatment is a good fit.