新療法有效阻斷兒童蛀牙
New Treatment Effectively Stops Tooth Decay in Children
Updated at: July 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
一項針對兒童蛀牙的突破性治療法正在改變牙科護理。
A groundbreaking treatment for childhood tooth decay is changing dental care.
氟化二胺銀（Silver Diamine Fluoride，簡稱SDF）是一種透明的抗生素液體，能在不需要牙鑽或注射麻醉針的情況下停止蛀牙。
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a clear, antibiotic liquid that stops cavities without the need for drills or needles.
牙醫師只需將此液體塗抹在兒童的牙齒上，就能透過雙重作用過程殺死細菌並強化牙釉質。
By applying this liquid to a child’s teeth, dentists can kill bacteria and strengthen tooth enamel through a dual-action process.
2026年發表於《美國醫學會兒科期刊》(JAMA Pediatrics)的一項研究顯示，針對830名兒童進行觀察，每六個月塗抹一次38%濃度的SDF，成功阻止了超過半數患齒的蛀牙惡化。
A 2026 study published in JAMA Pediatrics involving 830 children showed that applying 38% SDF every six months successfully arrested decay in over half of the treated teeth.
雖然SDF既快速又不痛，但它有一個外觀上的缺點：它會使蛀牙部位永久變成黑色。
Although SDF is quick and painless, it comes with a cosmetic trade-off: it permanently turns the decayed area of the tooth black.
蛀牙是兒童最常見的慢性病，可能導致劇烈疼痛和感染。
As the most common chronic disease in children, dental decay can lead to severe pain and infections.
SDF提供了一種比起傳統手術更親民且低成本的替代方案，可能讓許多兒童免於接受全身麻醉。
SDF provides an accessible, low-cost alternative to traditional surgery, potentially saving many children from needing general anesthesia.
