Cavities are a pesky and persistent dental problem for children. Fortunately, today, there are a number of ways to combat them, and even new preventive methods being discovered each day! A study published in March of 2024 in JAMA Pediatrics wanted to take a deeper dive into how silver diamine fluoride (SDF), an FDA-approved treatment for dental sensitivity, could actually help prevent cavities. When compared to the go-to treatment of dental sealants, what they found was amazing! Read on to learn more about SDF and how it is being used in different, leading-edge ways in the world of pediatric dentistry.
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