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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 it containing Lauric Acid, proven to have antimicrobial properties. <Ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC444260/</Ref> Studies 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> Studies 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> and plaque induced gingivitis. <Ref>Asokan S, Emmadi P, Chamundeswari R. Effect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. Indian J Dent Res [serial online] 2009 [cited 2014 May 24];20:47-51. Available from: http://www.ijdr.in/text.asp?2009/20/1/47/49067</Ref> | ||
'''Benefits include:''' | '''Benefits include:''' | ||
*Healthier teeth and gums | *Healthier [[Teeth|teeth]] and gums | ||
*Reduces plaque | *Reduces plaque | ||
*Combats tooth decay | *Combats tooth decay | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 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 it containing Lauric Acid, proven to have antimicrobial properties. [1] Studies using sesame oil found it effective in reducing the tooth decay causing bacteria Streptococcus mutans,[2] and plaque induced gingivitis. [3]
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
- ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC444260/
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Asokan S, Emmadi P, Chamundeswari R. Effect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study. Indian J Dent Res [serial online] 2009 [cited 2014 May 24];20:47-51. Available from: http://www.ijdr.in/text.asp?2009/20/1/47/49067