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A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms
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Why it matters for dental
Practice owners and pediatric dentists should prepare for a potential shift in early-caries management once an FDA-approved, non-invasive liquid treatment becomes available.
Key points
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Major clinical trial reports a liquid painted on teeth in seconds stopped cavities in young children without drilling, injections, or anesthesia.
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The trial tested the inexpensive treatment on young children and measured its ability to arrest decay without invasive procedures.
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Researchers indicate the liquid could spare thousands of children from painful dental procedures and surgery.
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The study findings support broader FDA-approved use of the non-invasive approach.
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