New liquid method might have US dentists dropping the drill to fix your cavity
- Could the future of cavity treatments be drill-less?
- Many people may avoid seeking treatment for dangerous tooth decay due to a fear of drills and other tools dentists use - but a dark-colored liquid could change that.
- Silver diamine fluoride, also known as “SDF,” is able to treat decaying teeth in just seconds time, without the drilling, shots or sedation, University of Michigan researchers said this week.
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- Could the future of cavity treatments be drill-less?
- Many people may avoid seeking treatment for dangerous tooth decay due to a fear of drills and other tools dentists use - but a dark-colored liquid could change that.
- Silver diamine fluoride, also known as “SDF,” is able to treat decaying teeth in just seconds time, without the drilling, shots or sedation, University of Michigan researchers said this week.
Sources: The Independent