Oil Pulling Benefits for Plaque and Gingivitis

Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental health measures.

Here are some other tips on oral and dental health:

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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM

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[valkyriesanborn]

Oil pulling cured my purple lined gums and gingivitis...helps my sinuses drain properly... has saved 3 of my dad's teeth that were falling out... and healed an abscess on my friends gums... this didn't happen in case study... but it did happen... no one can tell me oil pulling. I respect and like Dr. Greger but I believe my eyes more. :P

[Paulshaggy]

I did oil pulling a few times and i noticed right away how my nose breathing improved

[TheMrJaggasingh]

Love how you site and explain the references, makes it so clear.

[swavezmartin]

I've been oil pulling 2times everyday for 1 yr and my oral health has improved so much it's crazy its healed my bleeding gums reduced swelling got rid of my tooth pain helped my sinuses I cant go a day without oil pulling love it and it has made my teeth gums pink and healthy looking again

[AllisonReece]

I'm so glad you, Dr., explained the study the way you did. I was holding out on this subject, but not now!

[HealthyMBS]

I drink 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning and 1-2 cups of green tea in the afternoon and evening. I often swish with the green tea. I've heard green tea is helpful for reducing bacteria that causes plaque and cavities. My dental hygienist has been saying for years to keep doing whatever I'm doing because my gums and teeth are doing great.

[chiyerano]

I use oil pulling for my gums. I just brush with a mixture of salt and essential oils for my teeth. Thank you for this video. I knew there was something to this.

[deskmark]

2 years ago felt cavity pain. Then coconut oil with Cloves and Ginger, swish swish. It worked better then I expected. The dentist's over 65 y's drill a bigger and bigger hole in that tooth and osteo bones. So the tooth fell apart. Then took Cilantro and other herbs to get rid of Mercury. Have not seen a dentist in 3 year's. Do Oil Ginger Cloves pulling research.

[NGC]

How does oil pulling compare to flossing and water pick in addition to brushing? Is oil pulling supposed to be an alternative practice to basic dental hygiene?

[jacksondrumfoster]

You should totally do a video about fluoride in toothpaste. Is it good? Bad? (concerning anti-cavity protection)

[mariaa]

Which oil do you reccomend for oil pulling??

[michaelbradley]

I won upped the oil pulling method by using black seed oil which has known antibacterial properties, I have a very bad periodontal condition in which a calcium web ( honeycomb shaped) grows on the roots of my teeth so bacteria shelter in it, I have regularly had it removed resulting in a lot of pain as the dentist cuts my gums to get at it to try and remove it, the pain killer they use does not work properly because of inflammation. After oil pulling black seed oil twice a week for a month I have had no recurrence.

[darlenedrivera]

I read that you should use coconut oil with a few drops of oregano oil for healthy teeth and gums..has anyone heard of this?

[tvmallory]

Does it matter which kind of oil? Thank you.

[Kobe]

You take the 'stupid' out of whatever you touch! Thank you!

[tgifford]

Why don't they just call it oil swishing?

[loiclaccomoff]

Turmeric, Tea tree essential oil and Wheat grass as well as Green tea are effective choices when used as mouth washes to balance your mouth bacterial flora and heal both teeth and gums!
An Essential ingredient to your teeth and skeleton's health also is Vitamin K2. Which you can find mostly in fermented foods. It is a very rare and important vitamin you can get noticeably by having a portion of Japanese Natto, which you can do yourself by-the-way. A few times a month might already be plenty enough, even with pretty bad deficiencies at start.
Love 💐 ~

[ceili]

Please please please do a video on toothpaste

[johnparadise]

“That statement seems a bit of a tongue-in-cheek exercise right there!”

[danieldungan]

To get my daily oregano oil (I use Oreganol super strength) I swish with water (its super potent and hard to take straight). I figure the mouth absorbs it, then swallow. With Oregano's anti-bacterial make-up, I wonder what the effectiveness of it is compared to mouthwash..