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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.
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''.  
Coconut oil is common to use today and ideal due to it containing Lauric Acid, proven to have antimicrobial properties. <Ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC444260/</Ref> One study using sesame oil found it effective in reducing the tooth decay causing bacteria ''Streptococcus mutans''.<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>   




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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 it containing Lauric Acid, proven to have antimicrobial properties. [1] One study using sesame oil found it effective in reducing the tooth decay causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans.[2]


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

  1. ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC444260/
  2. ↑ 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
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