Recommendations for Healthy Teeth
Patient Question:
Do you have any recommendations on how to keep teeth healthy?
Dr. Marder:
You can try using herbal remedies like the goldenseal and oils. Another is called “oil pulling”, very helpful to detox the mouth and the gut of toxins and pathogens. Usually, we recommend coconut oil. This must be done each day for about 20 minutes.
Oil Pulling:
1. On an empty stomach, take one tablespoon of oil and hold it in your mouth without swallowing. We recommend doing this first thing in the morning.
2. Move it around your mouth by swishing the solution within your cheeks and sucking it through your teeth. Try to keep your chin up so that the oil touches all portions of the oral cavity.
3. Continue “pulling” for about 20 minutes. Try to keep yourself busy with other tasks, like making breakfast or showering, so that you’re not tempted to spit too soon.
4. DO NOT SWALLOW the mixture after pulling since it will now be considered toxic. The color should now be milky and the consistency runny. Perform a test spit to check the color. If it is still golden yellow, continue “pulling” for a few more minutes.
5. Once the “pulling” process is complete, spit the mixture in the sink and rinse it away. Rinse your oral cavity thoroughly with water and use clean fingers to remove any residual oil. Since you just pulled the toxins from your mouth, there’s no need to brush your teeth before eating and continuing with your day.
Tags: essential oils, healthy teeth, herbal remedies, natural dentistry, oil pulling, oral health
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December 5, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Thanks for all the great info, I am always looking of new was to keep my teeth healthy.