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A member asked:
I recently heard about a method called oil pulling that is supposed to be beneficial to one's health. does swishing coconut oil around your mouth work?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Likely not: Heard about it, but none of my patients have reported positive results. Find some research and make your decision. Better to spend your efforts on those things you know will help--- sleep proper diet and exercise, and excellent oral health. Better to eat the coconut oil in prepared foods. Good Luck.
Answered 11/27/2017
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NO, See a dentist: Here's the bottom line, oil pulling does not reverse the effects of tooth decay, and it's important that patients are made fully aware of that. See a dentist for evaluation and treatment. If not treated, tooth decay can cause pain, infection, and tooth loss. Take care.
Answered 2/20/2017
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No: No good scientific research to attest to viability of this approach. Besides, do you want to have to swish with oil a full 20 minutes 2x/day?
Answered 2/21/2017
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