To protect your child’s teeth that have small cavities forming, contact Dr. Hanna Park at Memorial Children’s Dentistry to discuss about Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). SDF contains silver and fluoride, which work together to prevent cavities from getting larger.
During your child’s dental appointment, their teeth will be cleaned, rinsed, and brushed to remove plaque, bacteria, and other particles in the mouth. The teeth that are affected by decay will be isolated from the other teeth in the mouth and kept dry. A small brush is used to apply SDF. It is then left to penetrate the enamel for two minutes.
Once SDF is applied to teeth, any decay that is present in the enamel will change color and turn black. That is the indication of SDF being absorbed by tooth surface. Then they will be instructed to avoid eating or drinking for about an hour.
In some cases, Silver Diamine Fluoride is recommended for pediatric patients. It can benefit patients in several situations, such as when:
SDF is an innovative way to treat tooth decay in children with small cavities. It has many advantages, including the following:
To learn additional information about how Silver Diamine Fluoride can improve your child’s oral health, speak to Dr. Hanna Park at Memorial Children’s Dentistry.