Using silver diamine fluoride for caries arrest

Dental caries is the most prevalent human disease. Although fluoridated toothpaste has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the prevention of dental caries, no drug has been approved for treating dental caries. Ideally, caries treatment would address the bacteria involved, strengthen the teeth, enhance salivary quality and quantity as needed, and diminish sugar consumption. The most common approach for young children is operative treatment, which includes sedation and anesthesia.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Hands On Source Type: research