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Application of silver diamine flouride
Dear sir or madam, my son got early childhood dental caries problem. Doctor suggested for the application of silver diamine flouride treatment but he said it causes a black mark on teeth. Is there a better treaement for him without getting blackmark on teeth. Please suggest.
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If dental decay is there then only treatment is silver diamine flouride .
Brush teeth twice daily
Avoid eating sticky and sweet food stuffs
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Silver diamine fluoride is good option if the child is not cooperating.
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Dr. Uma Nagarajan
Pediatric Dentist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
I'm assuming this is for his front teeth. The other option would be to get a cap-either strip crown or zirconia, but they require the child's cooperation. If your son is very young or is unable to cooperate for treatment, silver diamond fluoride is a very good option to stop the decay process.
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