Minimally invasive dental treatment is the cutting edge of pediatric dentistry.  These treatment methods require no anesthesia (numbing medicine), making the procedures more comfortable and tolerable for patients. Since these procedures are less invasive, patients typically experience quicker visits, and more rapid recovery time.  Some of the minimally invasive methods employed in our practice are Hall crowns, Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), as well as the SMART technique.  These methods are not appropriate for all clinical situations, but are a powerful tool in our toolbox of treatment modalities.