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I've been reading about the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for treating cavities, instead of drilling/filling. Basically, you paint the teeth with SDF, and it stops most caries (even following the lesion into the tooth), and converts the carie to a very hard substance. The downside is it turns the converted carie black, though this can be covered if in a aesthetically sensitive area. Furthermore it prevents other caries from forming.
I have a mouthful of fillings, and now the dentist wants to start putting in crowns. This not only is expensive, but you loose the original teeth. SDF can avoid fillings and not jeopardize the tooth's structure. Has anyone else looked into this as an option for adults?
Links
FRESH APPROACH TO CARIES ARREST IN ADULTS
UCSF Protocol
The dos and don'ts of silver diamine fluoride
I have a mouthful of fillings, and now the dentist wants to start putting in crowns. This not only is expensive, but you loose the original teeth. SDF can avoid fillings and not jeopardize the tooth's structure. Has anyone else looked into this as an option for adults?
Links
FRESH APPROACH TO CARIES ARREST IN ADULTS
UCSF Protocol
The dos and don'ts of silver diamine fluoride