Iodine and fluoride varnish for baby teeth
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a two-step approach for toddler teeth: first a special iodine solution (PVP-I), then a fluoride varnish, to prevent early tooth decay from getting worse. It may help protect your child's teeth during the first years when decay risk is high.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 24 months old.
- Your child has at least one baby tooth that has come in, and that tooth is either healthy or has only a small white spot (early sign of decay).
- Your child has not had fluoride varnish treatment before.
- Your child does not have an allergy to iodine, thyroid disease, or a visible cavity.
- Your child is not taking antibiotics regularly and has not been in another research study in the past 30 days.
- You plan to live in the same city for the next 2 years.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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