Clinical Trial: Effectiveness of Oil Pulling Using Oils in Comparison With Mouthwash for Gingivitis

U.S., Oct. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07892235) titled 'Effectiveness of Oil Pulling Using Oils in Comparison With Mouthwash for Gingivitis' on Oct. 17.

Brief Summary: The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if daily oil pulling with coconut oil or sesame oil works as effectively as a standard mouthwash to treat gum swelling and redness (gingivitis) in adults aged 18 to 55 years. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does daily oil pulling with virgin coconut oil or sesame oil reduce dental plaque buildup as effectively as 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthwash over an 8-week period?

* Does oil pulling reduce gum inflammation, bleeding, and tongue coating while avoiding common mouthwas...