When are black baby teeth in children a good thing? After a silver diamine fluoride treatment. SDF is a safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth, says Dr. Tim Wright of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry. In use in Brazil and Japan since the 1970s, a 2015 addition to the…
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New ToothTalk Videos on SDF Show How This Affordable, Safe, Painless Process Stops Growth of Cavities in Baby Teeth
Imagine your mouth hurting so much you can’t talk, smile, eat, grow, sleep, learn, or play. That’s what tooth decay does to babies and toddlers. Unfortunately, treating tooth decay in young children can be hard. Because it often requires sedation and hospitalization, it can be traumatic, scary, expensive, and risky. According to a new ToothTalk…
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Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
When are black baby teeth in children a good thing? After a silver diamine fluoride treatment. SDF is a safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth, says Dr. Tim Wright of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry. In use in Brazil and Japan since the 1970s, a 2015 addition to the…
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