Scientists discover a way to fix children’s tooth decay without drilling

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleUniversity of Michigan researchers say that SDF is safe for children as young as one year old (Getty/iStock)Silver diamine fluoride (SDF), a dark liquid, offers a drill-free and rapid treatment for tooth decay, potentially transforming dental care. University of Michigan researchers led a trial involving 830 children, showing that a 38 per cent concentration of SDF successfully halted decay in over half of affected baby teeth. The researchers said that the treatment, which is painted onto the cavity using a sponge-tipped applicator, is effective and safe for children as young as one, and could act as a temporary solution for adults awaiting further dental procedures. SDF has been used internationally for decades and off-label in the US since 2014, with the recent trial data now supporting its regulatory approval. Although affordable, typically costing between US$20 and $75 per application, the primary disadvantage is that SDF permanently darkens the decayed portion of the tooth. In fullNew liquid method might have US dentists dropping the drill to fix your cavityMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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