Tooth decay is a bacterial infection, in which bacteria of the oral cavity, the main culprit is Streptococcus mutans, metabolize dietary sugars to sticky polymers that allow them to adhere within a biofilm to the tooth surface. In addition, bacterial metabolism of dietary sugars forms acidic end-products that demineralize (i.e., soften) the enamel, the hard tooth outer surface. If left unchecked, the bacterial infection will advance, burrowing deeper into the tooth structure, first into the dentin and thereafter to the pulp, which houses nerve endings and blood vessels. Recognizing that tooth decay is a bacterial disease, the strategy behind topical application of silver diamine fluoride to tooth surfaces is to inhibit bacterial growth in existing areas of decay and to prevent the occurrence of areas new decay. Read more: https://www.nycpediatricdentist.com/silver-diamine-fluoride-treatment/ If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, visit our NYC kids dentistry center or call Upper East Side pediatric dentist Dr. Babich at (212) 988-4070. Pediatric Dentistry: Dr. Sara B. Babich, DDS 116 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028 (212) 988-4070 https://www.nycpediatricdentist.com/ https://nycpediatricdentist.business.site/ Google maps: https://g.page/dr-sara-babich-pediatric-dds-nyc https://plus.codes/87G8Q2HV+83 New York Nearby Locations: Carnegie Hill | Yorkville | Lenox Hill | Upper East Side | Midtown Manhattan 10029 | 10028 | 10021| 10044, 10065, 10075, 10128 | 10022 Working Hours : Monday: 9AM-6PM Tuesday: 9AM-6PM Wednesday: 9AM-6PM Thursday: 9AM-6PM Friday: 9AM-4PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Payment: cash, check, credit cards.