Silver Diamine Fluoride

What Is Silver Diamine Fluoride?

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Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a liquid medication that’s applied topically to the teeth with a small brush or a special type of floss. 

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SDF has been used extensively around the world for decades, although it only received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2014.

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The uses of silver fluoride include stopping tooth decay from progressing and keeping the affected teeth stable until a dentist determines if further action is necessary to preserve the health of the teeth. SDF helps harden the tooth structure softened by decay.

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SDF works as an alternative cavity treatment by stopping tooth decay from getting worse.