Procedures
Silver diamine fluoride
Also called SDF
A liquid painted on a cavity to help stop decay from growing, without drilling.
Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid that a dentist or hygienist brushes onto a cavity to help stop decay from progressing. It requires no injection or drill, which makes it useful for young children and for patients who cannot handle longer treatment. A known side effect is that the treated decay turns dark. The front desk should be ready to explain that it is often a stopgap and that other treatment may follow.
Example at the front desk
The child is too young for a filling right now, so Dr. Singh will paint on SDF and recheck in three months.