Two similar sodium fluoride dentifrices, one neutral and one alkaline, were compared to a placebo for clinical effectiveness in reducing caries. The neutral dentifrice contained 35% less soluble fluoride than the alkaline dentifrice. Both fluoride dentifrices were significantly effective but were not different from each other.
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