Comparing water flosser and interdental brushes for gum disease
Part of Infections, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of cleaning between your teeth to see which works better for people with gingivitis (gum disease that causes bleeding). You will be randomly assigned to use either a water flosser or interdental brushes for a period, and we will check how your gums respond. If you have bleeding gums and want to improve your oral hygiene, this trial might be a good fit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have gingivitis, meaning your gums bleed easily when probed (more than 10% of sites bleed).
- You have at least 10 pairs of teeth that meet when you bite (top and bottom).
- You are able to clean your teeth by yourself without assistance.
- You can understand and follow instructions for using interdental cleaning devices.
- You speak French fluently and are covered by a social security plan.
- You are not currently using a water flosser or interdental brushes every day, and you have not taken anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, or similar medications in the past week.
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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