Could a simple spray stop baby bottle tooth decay?
NCT ID NCT07269730
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 5 times
Summary
This study tested whether spraying a calcium-based solution on children's teeth could reduce cavity-causing bacteria. Fifteen toddlers with early tooth decay used either a placebo, a calcium spray, or a calcium-plus-fluoride spray for two months. Researchers measured changes in saliva calcium, plaque bacteria, and the size of decayed areas.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- calcium-based oral spray (with or without fluoride)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a simple spray that helps prevent cavities in young children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early trial with only 15 children. Results may not apply to all kids, and the effect on actual cavities is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan, 11490, Taiwan
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