Coconut oil rinse shows promise for gum disease

NCT ID NCT07175090

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a new natural mouth rinse made with coconut oil and xylitol to see if it could improve gum health in adults with periodontitis (gum disease). 120 participants used either the coconut oil rinse or a placebo. The researchers measured changes in gum appearance and bleeding before and after use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Prishtina Dentistry School

    Pristina, 10000, Kosovo

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