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

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA clinical trial involving young children found that a simple liquid, painted onto teeth in seconds, can stop cavities without drilling, injections or anesthesia.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is inexpensive, and researchers say it could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and even surgery, while paving the way for broader FDA-approved use.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentPainted on. Like a tiny fence for your molars. No drill, no needle, just a little brush and out the door.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have sat in a dentist's chair in four countries, Kenji, and in one of them they offered me a bullet to bite on.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHonestly, if I could get my kids to sit still for a paint job, I'd sign them up tomorrow.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA bullet.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA very small one. The paint is better.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the future of dentistry is a kindergarten art class, and the only thing getting drilled is the tooth fairy's budget.