A Pilot Study of a Commercially-available Oil Rinse Product (PerioPull™) on Markers of Dental Health
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of a commercially-available oil rinse product (PerioPull™) on parameters of dental health among a sample of adults. PerioPull™ is commercially available and sold primarily from clinicians' offices. A 12-week pilot study will be conducted to achieve the purpose of this study. The research team hypothesizes that PerioPull™ will improve a variety of validated markers of dental health that are commonly used in clinical practice.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Plaque index of at least 1 * Gingival index of at least 1 * Pocket depth no greater than 5 mm * Able to understand and write English * Voluntarily consent to the study and understand its nature and purpose including potential risks and side effects * Maintain current dental hygiene routine * Bleeding on probing Exclusion Criteria: * Current daily use of any products containing the nutrients and/or herbs in the study product * Known allergies to any substance in the study product * Current daily tobacco smoker * Currently pregnant or lactating women or women planning to become pregnant in the next 12 weeks * Active oral infection (ie. herpes, candida) * Recently on antibiotics (past 3 months) * Undergone recent periodontal therapy (last 6 months)