In a world where we are constantly bombarded with the latest trends and innovations in health care, it’s easy to overlook ancient practices that have stood the test of time. Oil pulling is one such ...

Oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around in the mouth and spitting it out, is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that's getting a lot of traction on social media. The technique is believed to help ...

Coconut oil attacks the bacteria behind tooth decay and could be used in dental care products, according to research. Scientists found that coconut oil which had been treated with enzymes stopped the ...

Deepika Padukone's trainer, Yasmin Karachiwala, shares an ancient Ayurvedic practice for oral hygiene. Swishing coconut oil ...

While brushing your teeth and flossing are staples in oral care routines, many TikTokers are adding another step into the process — oil pulling. Oil pulling is the practice of swishing around oil ...

Put oil in your mouth, swish, swish, swish — and spit it out. One of the big drawbacks to oil pulling is how long you have to do it for. For optimal results, oil pulling should be done for about 15 to ...

While some oils have antimicrobial properties, that doesn’t mean swishing them in your mouth is any better than brushing and ...

A cavity here or there is no big deal, right? Sure, they seem tiny and harmless, but tooth decay that’s left untreated can cause serious oral health (and general health) problems—and it’s quite common ...

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