New Treatment Effectively Stops Tooth Decay in Children
新療法有效阻斷兒童蛀牙
更新於: 2026年7月30日 上午12:30
A groundbreaking treatment for childhood tooth decay is changing dental care.
一項針對兒童蛀牙的突破性治療法正在改變牙科護理。
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a clear, antibiotic liquid that stops cavities without the need for drills or needles.
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。
By applying this liquid to a child’s teeth, dentists can kill bacteria and strengthen tooth enamel through a dual-action process.
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。
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.
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。
This non-invasive procedure is a game-changer for young children, especially those who experience high anxiety or have special needs.
這種非侵入性的程序對幼童而言是一大變革，特別是對於那些容易感到焦慮或有特殊需求的孩童。
Although SDF is quick and painless, it comes with a cosmetic trade-off: it permanently turns the decayed area of the tooth black.
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。
This innovative treatment marks a significant step forward in making pediatric dentistry less intimidating and more effective for families everywhere.
這項創新治療象徵著兒科牙科邁出重要一步，讓看牙變得不再那麼令人生畏，並為各地的家庭帶來更有效的治療選擇。
