Red light vs blue light: which causes less tooth pain?
NCT ID NCT06418958
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how red light and blue light affect tooth temperature during dental work and whether that leads to pain afterward. Researchers will measure temperature changes in the tooth and check in with 50 participants after their procedure. The goal is to see if red light is gentler on teeth than the standard blue light.
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University of Florida College of Dentistry Dental Clinical Research Unit
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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