Silver Diamine Fluoride

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is an FDA-approved topical solution that treats and prevents dental caries and reduces tooth sensitivity.

Treatment with SDF is effective at preventing further decay.

SDF is a simple and noninvasive way to treat carious lesions (cavities), and it can be done from the comfort of our dental office.

• The teeth are cleaned and rinsed.
• The carious teeth are isolated and kept dry. 
• A microbrush is dipped in a drop of SDF and placed on the flossed area.
• SDF does turn the areas dark, so we only use this in-between back teeth where it is not visible. 

We recommend using SDF in several situations, including:

• Children with incipient lesions (cavities) in between molars to prevent progression. 
• Young and special needs children that would have a difficult time tolerating traditional dental treatment. 

The Advantages of SDF:

• Provides immediate relief from tooth hypersensitivity
• Stops bacteria that cause cavities to prevent progression
• Hardens softened dentin, making it more acid- and abrasion-resistant
• Arrests incipient caries