Liquid Fluoride Can Stop Cavities Without Drilling, Major Trial Finds
Dentists might soon have an easier option on hand to treat the dreaded cavity. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a large-scale Phase III trial testing out a liquid form of fluoride on children’s cavities. Currently off-label Cavities (also called caries) are holes caused by bacteria that erode the protective surface of our teeth.
- ▪Dentists might soon have an easier option on hand to treat the dreaded cavity.
- ▪Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a large-scale Phase III trial testing out a liquid form of fluoride on children’s cavities.
- ▪Currently off-label Cavities (also called caries) are holes caused by bacteria that erode the protective surface of our teeth.
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Dentists might soon have an easier option on hand to treat the dreaded cavity. Researchers at the University of Michigan conducted a large-scale Phase III trial testing out a liquid form of fluoride on children’s cavities. Compared to placebo, the treatment was significantly better at preventing further tooth decay and avoiding the need for more invasive options like fillings or surgery.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000793920","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"science","SECTION":"health","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"health","TAGS":"dental-health","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); The findings…
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