A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms

A cavity doesn't always have to mean drilling, injections, or an uncomfortable visit to the dentist. A major clinical trial has confirmed that a simple, inexpensive liquid can stop tooth decay in young children, potentially preventing painful infections and the need for dental surgery.
The treatment, called silver diamine fluoride (SDF), takes only seconds to apply to each affected tooth. Rather than removing damaged tooth material and placing a filling, a dentist uses a tiny sponge tipped applicator to paint the liquid directly onto the cavity. The process requires no drilling, injections, or sedation.
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