{"id":738,"date":"2019-11-11T05:44:13","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T05:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/?p=738"},"modified":"2025-03-18T16:47:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T16:47:04","slug":"a-dentists-perspective-on-oil-pulling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/a-dentists-perspective-on-oil-pulling\/","title":{"rendered":"A Dentist\u2019s Perspective on Oil Pulling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There have been reports from different media sources on oil pulling and the benefits one can accrue from the practice. These reports claim that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/how-to-do-teeth-pulling-with-coconut-oil\/\">oil pulling for tooth pain<\/a> is helpful and can improve oral health, whiten teeth as well as improve general health. This article takes a closer look at what your dentist has to say about oil pulling.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main-head\">What is Oil Pulling?<\/h2>\n<p>For starters, oil pulling is an ancient, traditional remedy that has been practised for decades in Southern Asia and India. The practise involves placing a tablespoon of edible oil such as coconut, sunflower or olive oil inside the mouth, pulling or swishing it through the teeth for anywhere between five to twenty minutes. Recently, the practice has increasingly gained popularity among a majority of people especially celebrities. It is claimed that oil pulling helps cleaning and detoxifying the mouth, curing bad breath, whitening teeth as well as curing some oral condition such as gum disease.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main-head\">Does Oil Pulling Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Just like it is the case with any other natural remedy, there are no true scientific studies and results. However, some people claim to experience positive results while others experienced none. Oil pulling is common among people looking for more natural ways to achieve different results.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main-head\">Why Does Oil Pulling Work for Some People and Fail for Some?<\/h2>\n<p>It is claimed that oil pulling reduces plaque and whitens teeth. However, these benefits can be achieved through using mouthwash, chewing sugarless gum or just rinsing your mouth with water for about twenty minutes a day. The main concept behind all these options is to increase saliva flow and reduce plaque concentration in a way that it doesn\u2019t stick on the teeth.<br \/>\nTo achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/how-to-do-teeth-pulling-with-coconut-oil\/\">positive results with oil pulling<\/a>, it is recommended that you do it for approximately twenty minutes a day. However, a majority of people today find it very difficult to follow such a routine. Most people prefer swishing with a recommended mouthwash since one does not have to swish for that long. Therefore, oil pulling depends on the amount of time you\u2019re willing to swish it inside your mouth and the consistency.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"main-head\">Is Oil Pulling the Solution for Brighter Smile?<\/h2>\n<p>Oil pulling may be beneficial when it comes to removing some plaque. However, for you to achieve maximum benefit, you need to apply some pressure through brushing, flossing and using different dental tools. It is recommended that you brush at least twice a day and floss at least once. You should also avoid bad oral behaviour such as eating sticky and hard foods.<br \/>\nVisit Springvale Dental Clinic for Whiter and Brighter Smile<br \/>\nEven though oil pulling and good homecare practice can help you achieve a brighter smile, nothing can ever replace a visit to the dentist. You should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springvaledental.com.au\/blog\/how-often-should-you-visit-a-dentist\/\">visit your dentist<\/a> at least twice a year to address your oral health needs. The dentist will be able to diagnose a dental problem early enough before they become problematic.<br \/>\nIf you come from Springvale or its environs, feel free to give us a call or visit our dental office today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There have been reports from different media sources on oil pulling and the benefits one can accrue from the practice. These reports claim that oil pulling for tooth pain is helpful and can improve oral health, whiten teeth as well as improve general health. 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