A Dental Dream Team for Caries Care

When you come across 2 dental solutions that work effectively when used independently—yet also deliver exceptional results when used together—it’s truly the best of both worlds. It’s an apt description for SilverSense SDF and FluoroDose, a pair of award-winning products that address both tooth decay and sensitivity, 2 conditions that often run hand in hand.

Many clinicians are embracing the benefits of com-bination therapy, using both fluoride varnish and SDF. Linda Kovary Bell, RDH, has used both SilverSense SDF and FluoroDose in her Denville, NJ, practice.

“I have several geriatric patients who have SilverSense SDF applied at each recare appointment,” she shared. “These patients aren't ready to extract the tooth and aren't receptive to extensive treatment.”

She finds following an SDF application with FluoroDose enhances patient comfort and helps seal in the benefits of SilverSense SDF. “I explain to these patients that it can help arrest the decay and keep the tooth from needing a possible root canal.”

SilverSense SDF

FDA-cleared to treat dentinal hypersensitivity, SilverSense SDF is an evidence-based solution in a 38% silver diamine fluoride formula and is a quick, easy, and pain-free way to treat caries without staining healthy enamel or dentin. 

“SilverSense SDF was easy to apply and integrated very well into our workflow,” said Reem Mahjoub, DMD, who practices in Milwaukee, WI. “Patient acceptance has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Tinted blue for precise application, SilverSense SDF hardens and conditions softened dentin, fosters remineralization, inhibits calcium dissolution from hydroxyapatite, and prevents demineralization of enamel and dentin.¹

“It has proven to be a reliable and effective tool in our preventive and minimally invasive treatment protocols, and we’ve seen excellent arrest of carious lesions. We’ve also had noticeable improvements with hypersensitivity for patients with exposed root surfaces,” Dr. Mahjoub shared.

FluoroDose

Also FDA-cleared for treating dentinal sensitivity, FluoroDose contains 5% sodium fluoride; features a smooth, non-clumpy texture; dries clear in seconds upon contact with saliva; and adheres to the teeth for 4 to 6 hours for optimal uptake. It is available in 6 flavors—Caramel, Bubble Gum, Mint, Cherry, Melon, and the recently released DraganBerry, named in honor of the company’s founder.

“My patients like the taste over some of the other fluoride products we've tried,” Kovary Bell shared. “Patients tell me they notice a reduction in sensitivity after treatment and are receptive to reapplication at future appointments.”

Reference

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