A new study highlights silver diamine fluoride as a quick, painless dental treatment. This liquid application effectively stops early childhood tooth decay without drilling. Researchers found SDF stopped cavities in over half of baby teeth treated. This affordable, non-invasive option could significantly improve public health outcomes. The treatment is poised for broader approval and use across the United States.

A major US clinical trial has found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without…

Tooth decay affects more than 40 percent of kids in the U.S.