Silver diamine fluoride treatment is used to help control and halt dental caries, or cavities, and prevent any further progression of tooth decay. Our dentists may also recommend this treatment for patients with hypersensitive teeth.

Silver diamine fluoride is an FDA-approved antibiotic liquid. It is made from two main ingredients — silver and fluoride. The silver acts as an antimicrobial agent to strengthen the underlying layers of your teeth, while the fluoride works to halt tooth decay and prevent further damage from occurring. This treatment is typically recommended for:

• Young children with severe childhood caries
• Children who have difficulty cooperating to receive treatment
• Patients with special needs
• Children with carious lesions that require multiple visits to treat
• Older patients with root caries

There are many benefits to silver diamine fluoride treatment. These benefits include:

• A faster, painless and noninvasive treatment
• Less restorative work needed later
• The elimination of harmful pathogenic organisms
• The prevention of further tooth decay
• An almost immediate reduction in tooth sensitivity
• Hardening of the dentin, making it more resistant to acid and abrasion
• A stain-free treatment for healthy dentin or enamel

For more information about silver diamine fluoride treatment and to make an appointment, give us a call today!