New toothpaste aims to soothe sensitive teeth
NCT ID NCT06956599
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a toothpaste with 5% potassium nitrate can reduce tooth sensitivity better than a regular fluoride toothpaste. 80 adults with sensitive teeth used one of the two toothpastes for eight weeks. The researchers measured sensitivity using a gentle touch and a puff of air.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 5% potassium nitrate toothpaste
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this toothpaste could provide reliable relief from tooth sensitivity for many people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Tooth sensitivity has many causes, and the effect may be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West China Dental Institute of Chengdu
Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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