Tea tree oil vs. standard mouthwash: which eases wisdom tooth pain better?
NCT ID NCT07180498
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study tests whether tea tree oil mouthwash can reduce pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness after wisdom tooth removal as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash. Fifty-four adults getting their lower wisdom teeth out will use one of the two mouthwashes three times daily for a week. They will record their pain levels and come back for check-ups on days 2 and 7 to measure healing.
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Harran University, Faculty of Dentistry
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Chlorhexidine gluconate 0.12% mouthwash and tea tree oil mouthwash
What this could lead to
If tea tree oil works as well as chlorhexidine, it could offer a natural alternative for managing pain and swelling after wisdom tooth removal.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 54 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and tea tree oil might not be as effective or could cause allergic reactions.
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