# Light-Powered Mouthwashes The 'Lumoral' System Uses Light-Activated Mouthwash to Kill Bacteria By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumoral-system References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/light-activated-mouthwash-kills-bacteria/) & [lumoral](https://www.lumoral.com/) The 'Lumoral' system has been developed as a solution for consumers who are prone to tooth cavities that will help them to fight back against decay. The system works by having users swish a [mouthwash around in their mouth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgate-periogard) for about 30 seconds; a proprietary photosensitive substance will stick to the surface of bacteria in the mouth. A mouthpiece is then used to blast light in the mouth for 10 minutes , which will target and kill bacteria that cause cavities. The 'Lumoral' system has been developed for at-home use to allow consumers to perform noninvasive cleaning procedures at their leisure. The system has been developed by Koite Health, which was founded by scientists from the Helsinki University Hospital and [Aalto University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildfire-prediction-tool). Image Credit: Koite Health ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Light-activated Mouthwash:** The 'Lumoral' system utilizes light-activated mouthwash to combat tooth decay. - **Noninvasive Cleaning Procedures:** The 'Lumoral' system enables consumers to perform noninvasive cleaning procedures at home. - **Proprietary Photosensitive Substance:** The 'Lumoral' system incorporates a proprietary photosensitive substance to target and eliminate cavity-causing bacteria. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Dental Care:** The 'Lumoral' system presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the dental care industry. - **Healthcare:** The development of light-activated mouthwash systems opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry. - **Homecare:** The introduction of at-home noninvasive cleaning procedures creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the homecare industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Use Dental Rinses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumina.md) - [Glowing Oral Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platinum-pro-glow-teeth.md) - [Red Light Therapy Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-toothbrush.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Probiotic Mouthwash Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parla-mouthwash.md) - [Minty Lemongrass Mouthwashes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renew-liquid-mouthwash.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md) - [Ozone Mouthwash Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ozone-mouthwash-machine.md) - [Chewable Oral Antibiotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/probiora-oral-care.md)