Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Filling: Which Cavity Treatment Is Right for Your Child?
If your child has a cavity, your pediatric dentist may recommend either Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) or a traditional dental filling. While both treatments manage tooth decay, they work in very different ways. SDF stops (arrests) the cavity without drilling or injections, while a filling removes the decayed tooth structure and restores the tooth’s shape […]
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF): A Drill-Free Cavity Treatment for Children
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a painless liquid treatment that can stop active tooth decay without drilling or injections. It combines silver, which kills cavity-causing bacteria, and fluoride, which strengthens the tooth and helps prevent further decay. SDF does not repair a cavity like a filling, but it can arrest tooth decay and delay or […]