Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling
SMRTR summary
A clinical trial of 830 children under age 6 found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped decay in over half of treated baby teeth, with no drilling, injections, or sedation required. The $12 million NIH-funded study now gives manufacturers the evidence needed to pursue full FDA approval.
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