Comparing Vitamin C and fluoride mouthwashes in children aged 6 to 12 years to see which is better at preventing tooth decay by cutting down cavity causing bacteria.

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinical Trials Registry - India
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Vitamin C Chewable tablets Distilled water: Vitamin C Mouthwash will be freshly made after dissolving One 500 mg tablet in 10 ml of distilled water, will be used once daily for one month in group I. Intervention2: Sodium Fluoride Mouthwash: 10 ml of commercially available Sodium fluoride mouthwash will be used once daily for one month in group II. Control Intervention1: Distilled water: 10 ml of Distilled water will be used once daily for one month in group III as a control. CONDITION: PRIMARY OUTCOME: Reduce in Streptococcus mutans count in salivaTimepoint: One month SECONDARY OUTCOME: Change in pH of salivaTimepoint: One month INCLUSION CRITERIA: Children aged 6 to 12 years who are in good health will be selected for the study. Children having no carious lesion will be chosen for the study. Children with no pathologic abnormalities of the teeth and surrounding tissues visible on clinical and radiographic examination would be chosen for the study. Children whose parents will be willing for this study.
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First added on: Oct 08, 2026