Effects of sodium bicarbonate solution on tongue coating and oral hygiene in patients with heart failure: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

So far, the impact of sodium bicarbonate solution on the oral health status of patients with chronic heart failure has not been comprehensively investigated.This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate solution gargling in improving the tongue coating, oral hygiene, and oral health status of patients with heart failure.

Methods

This prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blind study included 108 heart failure patients, randomly assigned to three groups (n = 36 each).Group A received standard oral hygiene care and underwent monitoring for 7 days. Group B received standard oral hygiene care plus twice-daily gargling with 5% sodium bicarbonate solution (once in the morning and once before bedtime) for 7 days. Group C similarly received sta

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12509335 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature