Study: Low-cost Liquid Halts Tooth Decay Without Drilling or Anesthesia

WHO:

Science Daily - A major clinical trial involved young children.

Reddit Conspiracy - The post identified silver diamine fluoride as the treatment.

WHAT:

NY Post - An innovative, inexpensive treatment could someday replace surgery for cavities.

Science Daily - A major clinical trial confirmed that a liquid treatment can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia.

Reddit Conspiracy - The post said silver diamine fluoride can stop tooth decay in seconds without drilling or anesthesia.

Science Daily - The treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and surgery.

NY Post - Cavities are one of the most common dental conditions.

WHY:

Science Daily - The treatment may reduce children’s need for painful dental procedures and surgery.

Science Daily - The results could pave the way for broader FDA-approved use.

HOW:

Science Daily - The liquid is painted onto teeth, and the application takes seconds.

Reddit Conspiracy - The post described the liquid as inexpensive and said it stops tooth decay in seconds.

(UPDATED October 26, 2026 19:22 UTC)

A major clinical trial involving young children found that silver diamine fluoride, an inexpensive liquid painted onto teeth in seconds, can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia. The treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and surgery, and may eventually offer an alternative to surgery for cavities. The results could pave the way for broader FDA-approved use.