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Silver diamine fluoride treatment could halt cavities without shots, drilling or sedation - Medical Xpress
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Silver diamine fluoride is emerging as a non-invasive treatment for tooth decay, potentially eliminating the need for traditional drilling, sedation, or injections in children. This approach aims to reduce the frequency of emergency dental surgeries for young patients.
Every year, untreated tooth decay sends thousands of young U.S. children to emergency departments for dental problems doctors can't treat. Many eventually undergo surgery under general anesthesia, wh…
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