Smoke tree mouthwash takes on bad breath in braces
NCT ID NCT07254819
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a mouthwash made from the smoke tree (Cotinus Coggygria) to see if it could reduce bad breath and improve oral hygiene in 30 teenagers with braces. Participants used the mouthwash or a placebo twice daily for 14 days. Researchers measured breath sulfur compounds and plaque levels to assess results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cotinus Coggygria (smoke tree) mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural mouthwash option to reduce bad breath and improve gum health for teens with braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be modest and not a replacement for regular oral care.
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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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School of Dentistry
Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece
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