"The idea is you sort of chew the oil around and 'pull,' by creating your own suction to tug it between the teeth and the gums," says Messina. After swishing the oil around for some time — oil ...

Coconut oil pulling is an age-old tradition that has resurfaced as a trendy and natural method to boost oral health and ...

Regular practice of oil pulling is believed to help minimize halitosis, prevent cavities, and yield whiter teeth. When it comes to oil pulling, there are several types of oil that you can use ...

To maintain good oral health, it's important to floss properly, taking into account your tooth shape and flossing frequency.

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In the worst cases, some people are resorting to pulling out their own teeth. Liberal Democrat Health and Social Care spokeswoman Helen Morgan said: “As more and more patients are forced to ...

Current trends, such as teeth whitening, tooth gems and oil pulling, might not provide the long-term benefits people seek. Michelle Arnett, an assistant professor in the University’s School of ...

The Liberal Democrat’s health spokeswoman Helen Morgan MP said: “As more and more patients are forced to perform dangerous DIY dentistry, it’s like pulling teeth trying to get ministers to ...

Helen Morgan says it is ‘like pulling teeth’ trying get ministers to take action to improve the state of dentistry in England Credit: House of Commons A man in Oswestry, North Shropshire ...