Braces and toothpaste: which one keeps your teeth whitest?

NCT ID NCT06833970

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 45 people with braces to see if different toothpastes change tooth color or cause white spots. Participants used one of three toothpastes: Colgate Total, Curaprox, or ROCS. Researchers used 3D scans and special fluorescence photos to measure color changes over time. The goal was to find out which toothpaste might best protect teeth during orthodontic treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

toothpaste (Colgate Total, Curaprox, or ROCS)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help dentists recommend specific toothpastes to prevent or reduce white spots and color changes during orthodontic treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed observational study with only 45 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and it does not test a new treatment or cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

enamel caries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry

    Kayseri, Kayseri, 38039, Turkey (Türkiye)