Fluoride Application

Topmost Dental Care is one of the first and few dental clinics to offer a revolutionary treatment option for the management of tooth decay - Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF). It is an antimicrobial liquid that is able to treat cavities in a non-invasive, fast, affordable, and painless manner.

Some patients who have active tooth decay may be eligible for an alternative treatment that uses Silver Diamine Fluoride. FDA approved in August of 2014, SDF became commercially available to dental professionals in April of 2015. Compared to a traditional filling that requires shots of local anesthetic and drilling of tooth structure, this treatment is non-invasive and more comfortable for the patient.

Pros: SDF has very low toxicity, it is quick, painless, non-invasive, affordable, and can stop tooth decay and help prevent recurrent decay.

Cons: SDF permanently stains cavities black. SDF does not restore tooth form or function, so large holes that trap food may still eventually require a filling. SDF requires repeat application for maximum efficacy.