Silver Diamine Fluoride Stops Decay in Over Half of Baby Teeth, Study Finds
A University of Michigan study found that silver diamine fluoride, a topical liquid treatment, stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth without drilling. The research adds evidence for non-invasive caries arrest in pediatric populations. The treatment is already FDA-cleared and used in some dental practices, including Medicaid programs that cover it as a preventive service. For Medicaid dental programs, wider adoption could reduce costs associated with general anesthesia and operating room visits for young children requiring restorative care.
Non-invasive caries arrest could significantly reduce Medicaid costs for pediatric dental treatment, particularly expensive hospital-based care under general anesthesia for young children.
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