Toothpaste breakthrough: could arginine ease dry mouth for millions?
NCT ID NCT06365047
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tests whether a toothpaste with arginine can improve dry mouth (xerostomia) by changing saliva acidity and mouth bacteria. About 70 adults with dry mouth caused by medications will use the toothpaste for 3 months. Researchers will measure saliva pH and oral microbiome changes to see if the toothpaste helps.
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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine
Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
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