The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software. The investigators will also study the specific effects of individual toothpastes and mouthwashes on oral health. Participants who have volunteered to be in the study will be asked to use a toothpaste or over a period of 7 days to 6 months. The investigators will determine the participants' oral plaque levels, gum health, and saliva (spit) production with clinical exams as well as photographs of the participants' mouths. It is the hope of the study team to find better ways of assessing the health of patients' mouths and to identify whether gum health can be improved by specific toothpastes or mouthwashes.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Plaque level at Week 1
Timeframe: 1 week
Plaque level at Month 1
Timeframe: 1 month
Plaque level at Month 3
Timeframe: 3 months
Plaque level at Month 6
Timeframe: 6 months
Gingival health (gingival index) at Week 1
Timeframe: 1 week
Gingival health (gingival index) at Month 1
Timeframe: 1 month
Gingival health (gingival index) at Month 3
Timeframe: 3 months
Gingival health (gingival index) at Month 6
Timeframe: 6 months
Gingival health (sulcus bleeding index) at Week 1
Timeframe: 1 week
Gingival health (sulcus bleeding index) at Month 1
Timeframe: 1 month
Gingival health (sulcus bleeding index) at Month 3
Timeframe: 3 months
Gingival health (sulcus bleeding index) at Month 6
Timeframe: 6 months