Recently, oil pulling has been trending all over the Internet for its various health benefits. People all over are raving about it’s effects, and claim to be swishing their way to better overall health. But what is oil pulling, and what benefits does oil pulling have on a person’s mouth? Here are the answers:
Oil pulling is a fairly easy process. Step one put a spoonful of coconut oil in your mouth and wait for it to melt. Step to swirl the oil around in your mouth for 20 minutes. Step three Spit the oil out! Be sure to discard the oil in a trashcan instead of the drain, to avoid any dream cloggage. After getting rid of the oil, simply rinse your mouth out. Complete!
Seems simple enough – now what does it do for your smile?
According to science, oil pulling has many benefits for your dental health. Simply swishing oil around your mouth once a week is known to fight tooth decay, prevent bad breath, sooth dry throats, whiten teeth, boost immunity, and strengthen both a persons jaw & gums.
In conjunction with the regular dental check up, oil pulling can be a great addition to your oral health regimen.
Looking for additional tips to take care of your smile? Give Dental Center of Mesa a call today at (480) 834-9001!