A painless liquid treatment that stops cavities without drilling, shots, or numbing. Applied in seconds, ideal for very young, anxious, or special needs children.
BOOK APPOINTMENT
Your Child's Dentist
Dr. Slepak brings 20+ years of specialized pediatric dental experience to every treatment decision. He earned his doctorate from NYU College of Dentistry with Honors and honed his skills during an intensive residency at Maimonides Medical Center, one of Brooklyn's top teaching hospitals.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Slepak stays current with the latest minimally invasive techniques, including SDF therapy. He maintains active membership in the AAPD and ADA, and holds privileges at three hospitals for complex pediatric cases.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Slepak understands the families he serves. As a father of two, he knows firsthand how important it is to make dental visits comfortable and stress-free for children.
Meet Dr. Slepak →SDF is a clear liquid made of silver, water, fluoride, and ammonia. When painted onto a cavity, it does two things:
The result is that the cavity stops progressing. The treated area hardens and becomes resistant to further decay. SDF has been used in dentistry internationally for decades and was cleared by the FDA for use in the United States.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association both recognize SDF as an effective cavity management tool.
BOOK APPOINTMENT
SDF is not a replacement for fillings or crowns in every situation. Our team recommends it in specific cases:
For larger cavities or teeth that need structural repair, a filling or crown may still be the better option. We assess each tooth individually.
The process takes about one minute per tooth. No drilling, no needles, no anesthesia.
The tooth is dried with a gentle air stream.
A small brush is used to paint the SDF liquid directly onto the cavity.
The liquid is left to absorb for about 60 seconds.
That's it. Your child can eat and drink right away. Most children don't even realize a treatment took place.
The silver reacts with decayed tooth structure and turns it black. Healthy tooth stays its normal color. The dark staining goes away when the baby tooth falls out.
It arrests the cavity and prevents it from getting worse, but does not fill in missing tooth structure. Think of it as pressing pause on the decay process.
We may reapply SDF at a follow-up visit (typically 2-4 weeks later, then every 6 months) to maintain its protective effect.
★★★★★4.9/5.0from 2,000+ reviews
"The best experience ever. My son is 9 years old and the Dr. showed a lot of care and professionalism. Very highly recommend this office."
• Sarah Nemon
"We love this office. Going here for years. Great doctor. My kids love to come to dentist."
• Diana Zavyalov
"Very nice and professional people, clean and safe, Doctor Slepak the best doctor what I know."
• Olga Ulan
If your child has cavities and you want a treatment option that involves no pain, no drilling, and no fear, ask us about Silver Diamine Fluoride. Our pediatric dentists will evaluate your child's teeth and let you know if SDF is a good fit.
Bite Squad Dental of NYC
2464 Coney Island Ave, Suite F2, Brooklyn, NY 11223
