Paediatric Dentistry Blog

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is increasingly being used in paediatric dentistry as a minimally invasive way to arrest dental caries. It can be particularly helpful for young children, anxious patients, or those who struggle to tolerate conventional restorative treatment. Rather than removing decay with a drill, SDF works by stopping the progression of caries, allowing the tooth to remain symptom-free until more definitive treatment becomes possible—or sometimes avoiding furt

If your child is anxious about dental treatment, you may have been told they need a general anaesthetic (GA) in hospital to complete their care. For many families, that can feel overwhelming. In some cases, however, treatment can be safely carried out using inhalation sedation — allowing children to remain awake, calm and cooperative without needing a hospital-based procedure. As a Specialist Paediatric Dentist, I regularly support anxious children using behaviour-led techniq