Antimicrobial effects of great salt lake mineral salts on oral pathogenic bacteria: Implications for oral care.

This study investigated the antimicrobial effects of purified natural mineral salts from the Great Salt Lake on oral pathogenic bacteria. Salts rich in sodium, calcium, potassium, and magnesium effectively inhibit the growth and biofilm formation of cariogenic and periodontopathogenic bacteria at lower concentrations than does sodium chloride. These findings suggest the potential applications of these salts in oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.