Chew away the pain: gum may soothe braces discomfort
NCT ID NCT07210697
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether chewing xylitol gum can reduce pain after getting braces. Sixty teens under 18 will be split into two groups: one chews gum three times a day, the other doesn't. They'll rate their pain and comfort at several points over a week. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost method can improve the orthodontic experience.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- xylitol gum
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give orthodontic patients a simple, drug-free way to manage discomfort after getting braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and chewing gum might not reduce pain for all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States