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A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms
SourceScience DailyTier 1Mainstream Media
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Why it matters for dental
Practice owners and pediatric dentists may see reduced chair time and lower procedure costs if the liquid treatment gains FDA clearance for U.S. use.
Key points
- 01A major clinical trial evaluated a liquid painted on teeth in seconds to halt decay in young children.
- 02Trial participants avoided drilling, injections, and anesthesia during cavity treatment.
- 03The inexpensive treatment could reduce the need for painful dental procedures and surgery in children.
- 04Broader FDA-approved use is under consideration based on the trial results.
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