This Research Study Examines the Effects of Cannabidiol-infused Candy on Reducing the Bacteria Causing Tooth Decay, When Comparing it to a Sugar Free Candy on Adults.

Adults aged 18 years or older, that were not taking any antibiotics, using prescribed toothpaste or mouthwash, who were not experiencing any tooth ache or mouth sores, have not visited the dentist within the past 48 hours, who willingly signed a consent form agreed to participate and be available on specific dates set by investigators and followed the recommended regimen for 15 days were included in the study. The suggested regimen involved consuming one candy in the evening at approximately the same time, allowing it to dissolve in the mouth without crushing it. Furthermore, individuals who could abstain from alcohol consumption for at least 12 hours before saliva collection on day 1 and day 15 and refrain from food or drink (except water) for preferably 2 hours were also eligible to participate in this clinical trial.

Exclusion Criteria:

Encompassed individuals taking or recently completing an antibiotic regimen within two weeks before participation. Participants with allergies to specific substances, such as propriety broad spectrum nano hemp extract, isomalt, organic stevia, natural or artificial cherry flavoring, natural coloring, maltitol syrup, or citric acid, were also excluded. Further exclusion criteria included participants using professional-strength anti-cavity or anti-gingivitis products, individuals experiencing toothache or mouth sores, and those who had visited a dentist within the last 48 hours. In addition, participants who did not meet the saliva collection guideline protocols were excluded from the study.