Toothpaste showdown: can stannous fluoride beat sensitivity?
NCT ID NCT06244290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed Phase 3 trial tested whether a toothpaste with stannous fluoride reduces tooth sensitivity better than a potassium-based toothpaste or regular fluoride toothpaste. 123 adults with sensitive teeth used one of the three toothpastes for 7 days. The study measured sensitivity to touch and air blasts to see which toothpaste worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stannous fluoride toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more effective option for people with sensitive teeth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a short-term study (7 days) with 123 participants, so results may not apply to long-term use or everyone. Tooth sensitivity can have many causes.
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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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Mesa Dental Centre
Costa Mesa, California, 92627, United States
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