About this trial
The goal of this study is to evaluate the tooth whitening efficacy of Oil Pulling oral rinse compared to a competitor's whitening mouthwash and a water-based mouthwash (placebo). Each participant will use one of three mouthwashes: GuruNanda Oil Pulling oral rinse (test), Competitor's mouthwash (positive), Water-based oral rinse (placebo). All mouthwashes will be used once daily last thing before bed at night. Data will be collected on tooth shade evaluated on the anterior teeth.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adult subjects aged 18-60, that are in good health.
Subject must have at least 2 natural anterior teeth, each having a mean Lobene composite score of ≥ 1.5 on the facial surfaces as assessed by the Investigator.
Subject's front teeth shade should be 9 or darker (meaning shade score should be between 9 and 29), as assessed by the Vita bleachguide 3D-Master and the Vita EasyShade device.
Subjects should understand the information provided about the investigative nature of the treatment, possible benefits and side effects. Subjects will sign the Informed Consent Form.
Disqualifiers
Pregnant or nursing by subject report.
Known allergic reaction to any of the study mouthwashes or any of their components. Participant has completed the screening questionnaire (Exclusion due to Known Allergens).
Any active condition in the oral cavity at the discretion of the investigator.
Any surgery or dental procedure in the treated area within 3 months prior to treatment, or before complete healing.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- GuruNanda natural Oil Pulling oral rinse
- Therabreath Whitening Mouthwash - Dazzling Mint
- GuruNanda water-based non-whitening mouthwash
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Lead sponsor
GuruNanda LLC
Collaborator