I’m always up for new products and using myself as a guinea pig. This product was introduced to me by a pediatric dental colleague. Its called Advantage Arrest and its main component is silver diamine fluoride.
It claims to arrest ( stop cavities ) at the enamel level so no fillings are necessary. It can be used on surfaces visible or accessible to the dentist.
I, unfortunately was not a good candidate for this trial as I have no surface cavities. At the same time, I diagnosed my daughter with a small cavity on a baby tooth. Fortune would have it, I found the product and tried it on her. She was thrilled she would remain undrilled!!!
I applied the advantage arrest twice and monitored the tooth with x-rays. The cavity did not enlarge and the surface remained hard.
A week ago, the cavity tooth fell out and I examined the area. It indeed arrested!!!
The discovery was amazing…
I was thrilled. She was thrilled… No drill
The only con was that it turns the area black.
In teeth destined to come out, this is fine but Im not sure how many adults would agree to this treatment to avoid the drill.
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For over 20 years, Inna Chern DDS FAGD, has been offering personalized, high-tech dental care to Manhattan and NYC residents. With a focus on individualized attention and the latest technology, her modern Midtown East office aims to reshape dental care perceptions in New York by prioritizing patient well-being and innovative services.