Can plant extracts beat cavities? new study puts rinses to the test

NCT ID NCT04033263

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study looked at whether mouth rinses made with plant extracts and fluoride can help protect teeth from cavities and erosion. Twelve healthy adults used different rinses, including a plain water rinse for comparison. Researchers measured mineral loss in tooth samples to see which rinse worked best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Univesity of Bern (Klinik für Zahnerhaltung, Präventiv- und Kinderzahnmedizin)

    Bern, Canton of Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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