Not every child is ready to sit through a filling, whether because of their age, anxiety, or the number of cavities that need attention at once. Waiting for a child to be “ready” can mean a small cavity has time to get worse.
At Purple Tooth Dental, silver diamine fluoride gives us a way to stop or slow down a cavity without a drill or a numbing shot, brushed directly onto the decayed area in just a few minutes. It’s worth knowing upfront that it does permanently turn the treated part of the tooth black, so we’ll always talk through whether it’s the right fit for your child’s specific tooth before moving forward.
Dr. Jon Kaczmarski, DMD completed a pediatric dental residency with training in behavior management for children who aren’t ready for more involved treatment, and he and our team also speak Spanish for families throughout Mount Holly.
Contact our office today to ask whether silver diamine fluoride is a good option for your child’s cavity.
