Silver Diamine Fluoride, SDF, is a cavity fighting liquid. It is an alternative treatment for some tooth decay lesions, and especially in younger children. Another usage, is in the adolescents, where our goal is to the lesions until the decayed tooth is ready to exfoliate. SDF is a non-invasive procedure. In most cases, the child accepts the process without the need for moderate sedations. The side effect of SDF is the black discoloration of the decayed area. Healthy tooth structures will remain white. Another point to consider is that it is not a cure for cavities. Due to the topical application of the medicine, we need to apply it multiple times for it to be effective. Please contact our office for a more in-depth discussion on whether your child's lesions are a candidate for SDF.

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Our patients say it best, and they love working with Dr. Tsai. We aim to provide the highest quality patient care to our patients throughout the Carlsbad CA area. Many of our patients have reviewed our dental practice online; you can read their testimonials on Google, Yelp, and Facebook. We encourage you to check them out and see what people are saying about CarlsbaDDS Pediatric Smiles. When reading our reviews, it is clear that parents keep bringing their children back, because they trust Dr. Tsai, to do an excellent job at keeping their children’s smile healthy.

We put the needs of our patients first, are constantly looking for ways to improve their experience and keep them comfortable during treatments. Our team listens to the needs of our patients and responds with a friendly attitude.

How Do I Find a Dentist for My Child?

Check out our location and see how conveniently located we are to your home, work or child’s school. We understand that life is hectic. It can be difficult to juggle a busy work schedule, get the children to school on time and complete any other errands in the day. We make scheduling an appointment easy and will work to schedule an appointment at a convenient time for you. We can also schedule appointments for multiple family members around the same time, to decrease the number of trips. Our dental office is conveniently located in the Carlsbad area, and you can schedule an appointment by calling (760) 903-5660.

Our staff, will help your children feel comfortable during the dental exam and treatment. Understanding that many children are worried about something new, we take the time to get to know your children and engage them in the process. We will make sure that our patients feel comfortable and are excited about visiting our Carlsbad pediatric dentist office. If you have any particular concerns, we will work with you to ensure that your child’s appointment goes smoothly.

Find a Dentist that Does Cosmetic Work

As an experienced Carlsbad dentist, Dr. Tsai, performs cosmetic dentistry that can be used to transform your smile from ordinary into extraordinary. If you want a stunning smile for your child, call 760-903-5660 and schedule your consultation.

CarlsbaDDS Pediatric Smiles, uses cosmetic dentistry to close gaps in teeth, make teeth even in length, cover dark stains and transform the appearance of teeth overall. This is done seamlessly to create a natural looking smile– one that is both beautiful and functional. You can see some pictures of transformed smiles and read testimonials about patients that have been treated a CarlsbaDDS Pediatric Smiles, by visiting Yelp, Google and Facebook. We feel fortunate that our patients enjoyed their experience enough to take time out of their day to talk about us.

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