Effect of Mouthwashes on Oral Wound Healing and Microbiome

Clinical Research Study to Evaluate the Effect of Colgate Mouthwashes on Oral Microbiome in Oral Tissue Samples

The purpose of this clinical research study is to investigate if mouthwashes to be tested can affect oral mucosal wound healing and change the oral microbiome (bacteria colonization) or expression of selected biomarkers.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female volunteers 18-45 years of age.
2. Good general health.
3. Must sign informed consent form.
4. Minimum of 17 natural uncrowned teeth (excluding third molars) must be present.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Oral pathology, chronic disease, or history of allergy to testing product.
2. Medical condition which requires pre-medication prior to dental visits/procedures
3. Moderate or advanced periodontal disease (gum disease) or periodontal probing depths greater than 4 mm.
4. Five (5) or more decayed untreated dental sites at screening (cavities).
5. Impaired salivary function.
6. Use of medications that can currently affect salivary flow.
7. Use of anticonvulsants, antihistamines, antidepressants, sedatives, tranquilizers, antibiotics, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory medication or daily analgesics within 30 days prior to the start of the study or scheduled to start such intake during the course of the study.
8. Ongoing use of medications known to affect the gingival tissues (i.e. calcium channel blockers, phenytoin, cyclosporine)
9. Pregnant or nursing women.
10. Participation in any other clinical study within 1 week prior to enrollment into this study.
11. Use of any tobacco products.
12. Subjects who must receive dental treatment during the study dates.
13. Presence of an orthodontic appliance that interferes with required clinical assessments.
14. History of allergy to common dentifrice ingredients.
15. Subjects who wear night guard, denture retainers
16. Not willing to abstain from eating crunchy (eg. Granola bars, popcorns, nuts etc) or spicy and hot foods/liquids during the study period;
17. Not willing to abstain from drinking citrus fluids, alcohol, and tea during the study period
18. Non English-speaking subjects