Children treated with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) had outcomes similar to those who received sealants and atraumatic restoration (ART), according to findings from a new study published in JAMA ...

Not many people look forward to going to the dentist, especially children. Now, there's a new liquid doctors are using to fight cavities painlessly, without a drill. "They're going to pull my teeth ...

In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride -- a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening -- was as effective against ...

Maine is grappling with such a shortage of dentists that some doctors are adapting to treat early tooth decay themselves.

Anyone who has had cavities knows that they can be a major pain — literally and figuratively. Between the uncomfortable toothache and the stress of having to get a filling, or even a root canal, it's ...

Cavities may no longer cause holes in your teeth, or burn one in your pocket. While dental sealants have always been the preferred method to reduce the risk of cavities forming, a study has shown ...

More pediatricians have begun using a topical solution made of silver and fluoride to treat their patients’ cavities.

For the past several years, one promising option has been a liquid called silver diamine fluoride. Applied directly to the ...