67% sodium bicarbonate toothpaste can improve periodontal health in patients with gingivitis: study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2022-08-12 14:30 GMT | Update On 2022-08-12 14:31 GMT
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The clinical use of 67% sodium bicarbonate toothpaste can improve periodontal health in patients with gingivitis according to a recent study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
Previous studies demonstrated a dose-dependent efficacy of sodium bicarbonate when added to dentifrices for the mechanical control of dental biofilm. The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a 67% sodium bicarbonate-based toothpaste for gingival health parameters improvement in subjects with gingivitis.
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