Simple liquid can stop tooth decay without drilling, clinical trial confirms
Silver diamine fluoride treatment could transform childhood dental care, study finds
A major clinical trial has confirmed that a simple, inexpensive liquid can stop tooth decay in young children without the need for drilling, injections, or anesthesia. The treatment, known as silver diamine fluoride (SDF), takes only seconds to apply and could prevent painful infections and reduce the need for dental surgery under general anesthesia.