Dental cavities are a common problem in children between 2 to 11. They are caused by poor dental hygiene and the type of diet the children consume over time. As they are usually painless, discovering cavities in your child’s teeth can be difficult, and getting rid of them is even more stressful. This is where silver diamine fluoride comes in.
Silver diamine fluoride is a blue antimicrobial liquid used to fight tooth cavities in children. This liquid contains fluoride and silver ions, and when it’s brushed onto the cavities, it kills bacteria, stopping tooth decay.
The entire process does not exceed two minutes in our rooms. One of our experienced staff members uses a brush dipped in SDF to paint the cavity. The silver in the liquid then gets to work, killing all the bacteria present, while the fluoride works to remineralize the tooth.
While there are other methods of treating cavities in children, this one is well recommended because:
Silver diamine fluoride is an FDA-approved treatment for tooth desensitization and has proven helpful. We are very thorough with our processes and ensure that we check for any history of allergies before recommending and commencing cavity treatment with SDF.
We work with your best interests in mind and ask that you inform us if your child has any of the following to help us make an informed decision about their treatment:
The use of silver diamine fluoride as a treatment for cavities leaves permanent black stains on the tooth it was applied to. However, this can be helped by placing caps over the tooth to cover the stain when the child is older.
With our silver diamine fluoride treatment, your child can have their oral health back to the optimal level without having to undergo pain. What’s more, we offer advice on maintaining your child’s oral health to prevent more cavities from forming. Call or schedule an appointment today to start your journey to positive oral health for your child or children!
We are excited to meet you and care for all of your child’s dental needs!
As you know, Dr. Bhatti has been a part of this practice for quite some time and has strong ties and commitment to the local community. We look forward to continuing to see your smiling faces! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our office. Thank you for your loyalty and confidence.
