1) Silver diamine fluoride or ‘SDF’ offers treatment for patients who can’t tolerate
injections or the dental drill
2) This is an antimicrobial liquid that stops decay - it outperforms other anti-caries medicaments in killing bacteria
3) SDF relieves sensitivity
4) SDF prevents further problems while the patient is waiting for definitive care
5) SDF can prevent future toothaches/infection
6) There will most likely be a change in color of the dentin as the decay arrests (most likely tooth decay will become black in color)
7) There is a likelihood of reapplication – one or two reapplications may be administered at intervals of one week
8) SDF can stain skin and clothes
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