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The program also expands certain dental benefits statewide, including efforts to spot risk factors for dental decay in children and provide silver diamine fluoride for kids and other high-risk populations.

But since becoming a public health dental hygienist, Webster now does immediate cleanings, takes X-rays she sends to teledentists for exams, and applies a solution called silver diamine fluoride that can halt tooth decay.

Studies show silver diamine fluoride stops decay in 60 to 70 percent of cases with one application.

But less advanced cavities may be treated by brushing a liquid called silver diamine fluoride on decayed parts to stop the infection.

And visits to the dentist are getting a lot easier, thanks to a decay-fighting fluid, silver diamine fluoride, that can replace drilling and filling.