Dental Sealants
Dental sealants are thin, white or clear protective coatings placed on the chewing surfaces of back teeth.
They help keep food and bacteria out of the deep grooves where cavities often begin.
Sealants are proven to prevent cavities.
The top image shows a tooth before selant placement. The bottom shows a tooth with a sealant.
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid applied directly to a cavity to help stop tooth decay from progressing.
It works by killing cavity-causing bacteria and strengthening the affected tooth—without shots or drilling.
SDF can darken the decayed portion of the tooth, showing where the treatment is working
The top image shows the tooth before treatment, and the bottom shows the tooth after SDF application.
Interim Therapeutic Restoration (ITR)
Interim therapeutic restorations use a tooth-colored material to fill and protect cavities.
The material seals the cavity, helps stop decay from progressing, and restores the tooth—without shots or drilling.
ITRs can last for several years.
The top image shows the cavity before treatment, and the bottom shows the tooth after the restoration is placed.
Fluoride Varnish
Fluoride varnish is a protective coating painted onto the teeth to help prevent cavities.
It strengthens tooth enamel and can help stop the earliest stages of tooth decay from progressing.
The treatment is quick, painless, and safe.
The varnish may feel slightly sticky at first and gradually wears away after protecting the teeth.
