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A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms

A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children.

  • Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) stops tooth decay in young children without drilling.
  • Phase III trial with 830 children aged 6 or under in Michigan, New York, and Iowa.
  • 38% SDF solution applied every six months to halt decay in over half of affected baby teeth.

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