Tongue scraping for bad breath with gum disease treatment
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial checks if adding tongue scraping to regular gum disease treatment can help reduce bad breath more than gum treatment alone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have gum disease (periodontitis) that affects many of your teeth
- You have bad breath (halitosis) that is likely coming from your mouth
- You are at least 18 years old and in good general health
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 3 months
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the next 6 months
- You have at least 20 natural teeth
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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