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Oil pulling is an ancient and simple method of oral care. The process basically involves swishing a teaspoon or two of oil around the mouth for 10-20 minutes, then spitting it out. | |||
Coconut oil is common to use today and ideal due to its antimicrobial properties, though other oils are also used. One study <Ref>Asokan S, Rathan J, Muthu M S, Rathna PV, Emmadi P, Raghuraman, Chamundeswari. Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent [serial online] 2008 [cited 2014 May 24];26:12-7. Available from: http://www.jisppd.com/text.asp?2008/26/1/12/40315</Ref> using sesame oil found it effective in reducing the tooth decay causing bacteria ''Streptococcus mutans''. | |||
'''Benefits include:''' | |||
*Healthier teeth and gums | |||
*Reduces plaque | |||
*Combats tooth decay | |||
*Reduces unhealthy bacteria | |||
*Reduces bad breath | |||
*Whiter teeth | |||
'''Helpful hints:''' | |||
*To avoid possible build-up, do not spit used oil down plumbing drains. | |||
*Try to push and pull oil through teeth. | |||
==Footnotes== | |||
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Revision as of 15:10, 24 May 2014
Oil pulling is an ancient and simple method of oral care. The process basically involves swishing a teaspoon or two of oil around the mouth for 10-20 minutes, then spitting it out.
Coconut oil is common to use today and ideal due to its antimicrobial properties, though other oils are also used. One study [1] using sesame oil found it effective in reducing the tooth decay causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans.
Benefits include:
- Healthier teeth and gums
- Reduces plaque
- Combats tooth decay
- Reduces unhealthy bacteria
- Reduces bad breath
- Whiter teeth
Helpful hints:
- To avoid possible build-up, do not spit used oil down plumbing drains.
- Try to push and pull oil through teeth.
Footnotes
- ↑ Asokan S, Rathan J, Muthu M S, Rathna PV, Emmadi P, Raghuraman, Chamundeswari. Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent [serial online] 2008 [cited 2014 May 24];26:12-7. Available from: http://www.jisppd.com/text.asp?2008/26/1/12/40315