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Tooth Talk Expert Lists Benefits of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

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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Summer: A Great Time for Baby to See Dentist

Summer: A Great Time for Baby to See Dentist
With summer around the corner, now is a great time to start planning children’s dental check-ups! The American Academy of Pediatrics and The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommend taking a child to that first dental visit by age one. Why? Because baby teeth are important to children’s overall good health, helping them eat, speak,…
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