SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE

SDF is a newly FDA approved, stronger fluoride that promotes remineralization and stops cavities from progressing. If applied before cavity development, it can prevent dental caries.

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Recommended for patients who are:

• More prone to cavity development.

• Too young for cavity treatment.

• Looking for a better cost-effective option to prevent and arrest cavities.

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Is it safe?:

• No adverse reports in +80 years of use.

• SDF will stain only the cavity lesion black

• The stain will disappear in about a week if it got on the gum, mouth, or skin. 

• Children who are allergic to silver should not receive this treatment.