Laser zaps bad breath: new study tests tongue light therapy
NCT ID NCT07433816
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two methods for treating bad breath (halitosis) in 48 adults. One group cleaned their tongue with a scraper and used an antiseptic mouthwash. The other group used a tongue scraper plus a special laser on the tongue. All participants also had their teeth cleaned. The researchers measured breath chemicals and tongue bacteria over 3 months to see which approach worked better.
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Department of Periodontology and Oral Mucosa Diseases
Zabrze, Silesian Voivodeship, 41-800, Poland
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