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A Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Three Different Mouthwashes on Salivary pH in Patients Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Cureus · Jeevagan S, Mora SRR, N MR, Vijaykumar V, Kumar S, Kumari S · 2026-09-25

Among orthodontic patients, Hetafu CUTE mouthwash produced higher salivary pH immediately and one week after use compared to chlorhexidine and Listerine, which showed declining pH levels over the same period.

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