Baking soda toothpaste may alter gum bacteria, small study suggests
NCT ID NCT07273539
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how a toothpaste with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) affects the bacteria living in the mouth over 12 weeks. Seventy-four adults with mild gum inflammation (gingivitis) used either the baking soda toothpaste or a regular fluoride toothpaste. Researchers checked changes in the types and activity of bacteria in dental plaque. The goal was to understand if baking soda toothpaste can positively influence the oral microbiome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sodium bicarbonate toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that baking soda toothpaste helps maintain a healthier balance of mouth bacteria, potentially improving gum health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on microbiome changes, not on curing gum disease. Results may not translate to better clinical outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Birmingham
Birmingham, B5 7EG, United Kingdom
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