Silver or chlorhexidine mouthwash for kids' cavity germs
Treatments studied
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares a silver nanoparticle mouthwash to a standard chlorhexidine mouthwash to see which works better at reducing cavity-causing bacteria and improving saliva pH in children aged 6 to 12. If your child is at high risk for cavities, this trial may offer a new option for care.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old and has a mix of baby and adult teeth.
- Your child has at least 20 natural teeth.
- Your child is at high risk for cavities (for example, has had several cavities or high levels of cavity-causing bacteria).
- Your child has not taken antibiotics or used any antimicrobial mouthwash in the last 3 months.
- Your child does not have any active mouth sores, gum disease, or braces.
- You and your child are willing to participate (you give permission, and your child agrees).
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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