Plain-English translation of NCT05979805 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether a 30-minute personalized coaching conversation—called motivational interviewing—can help prevent tooth decay and gum disease in people wearing braces. You would receive either this coaching plus standard oral health education, or standard education alone. The study follows you for six months to see which approach works better at keeping your teeth and gums healthy.
Braces make it much harder to clean teeth properly, which increases the risk of tooth decay and gum disease. Researchers believe that personalized coaching might help patients stick to better daily brushing and flossing habits longer than traditional instructional videos and pamphlets alone.
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You will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group receives standard oral health education through a short video and brochure before your braces are placed. The other group receives the same education plus a 30-minute personalized coaching conversation to help you build better daily habits. You'll have follow-up visits at 1, 3, and 6 months after your braces are placed, where your dentist will check your teeth and gums for decay and gum disease.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 24, 2026 · Not medical advice
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