Is Oil Pulling Right For You?

   

Oil pulling is all the rage these days and with so much information out there, it can be confusing. What is oil pulling? Should you oil pull? Which oil is best if you are going to oil pull? How do you know if the procedure is working? Dr.Judy Strutz is here to answer some of the most common questions about oil pulling.

Oil pulling is the procedure of swishing, usually first thing in the morning, with oil to remove food and other particles between your teeth. This procedure may help to keep your gums free of periodontal disease and clean, particularly between your teeth.

Oil pulling should be done with organic oil. Coconut oil is the most common, but sunflower oil will also work. You may want to spend time doing some research in order to determine which oil is the best for you. You may also need to try a few different types of oils prior to finding the one you like the most.

It may take awhile before you notice the results of oil pulling, but ultimately your gums should be a healthy pink, not puffy and they should not bleed when you floss. Oil pulling may take a few weeks before you are really able to see the positive benefits from this procedure.

Oil pulling is typically done in the morning for 15 to 30 seconds. You can however, oil pull in the late afternoon, evening or anytime of day. You’ll want to make sure you do not want to swallow any of the oil.

Oil pulling can be a positive addition to your dental health, contact Dr. Strutz & her team for more information today!

To Pull Or Not To Pull

The ritual of oil pulling has been around for years, but now it has gained momentum in the United States. You may be trying to decide if you want to jump on the bandwagon or let this one pass you by. Dr. Judy Strutz recommends doing your research before you decide if this is something you want to try. There are several reported benefits including overall health of your smile, a naturally whiter smile and reduced bleeding from the gums. 

 

When you are oil pulling you are simply swishing a small amount of oil between your teeth to remove food from the teeth. It is recommended that you do this first thing in the morning, but you can really oil pull anytime of the day. You want to use natural oil; either coconut or sunflower oil is most recommended oil. But you want to make sure you do not swallow any of the oil.

Once you have completed your twenty minutes of swishing, simply spit out the oil and then brush and floss as you normally would. It is recommended if you are on the fence about this, you keep some data for a few weeks to determine if you are noticing a difference. Take a selfie of your smile for two weeks, and compare the before and after photos.

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4 Keys To Oil Pulling

Oil pulling has been around for thousands of years but recently has gained popularity in helping to restore the health of your smile. While a YouTube video or short twitter post can tell you how to oil pull, it is important to make sure you are utilizing care and caution. Ingesting oil during this process can decrease the positive impact on your smile.

 

1.     Utilize the correct oil. There are multiple types of oils that are recommended for use. Sunflower and coconut oil are the most popular. When choosing oil, you will want to ensure you have a 3:6 omega fat ratio - stay away from those with a 6:3 oil ratio.

2.     “Do not swallow the oil,” says Dr. Strutz. When you put the oil in your mouth, you will want to utilize a small enough amount where you can swish it around in your mouth for twenty minutes but not consume any.

3.     Oil pull at a consistent time. It is usually recommended you oil pull in the morning at the same time. This helps to create a healthy and consistent habit. It also helps to remove food from the teeth prior to brushing.

4.     Swish the oil around the entire mouth. It is called oil pulling because you want to be able to place the oil in your mouth, move it from side to side and around your teeth, in order to remove all of the possible food and bacteria from your mouth.

For more information on how to effectively oil pull, contact Dr.Strutz and her team today.

Is Oil Pulling Right For Me

Oil pulling is the process of swishing oil in the mouth, in order to pull impurities from the mouth and the body. While this procedure is not new, and has been done for thousands of years, it has only recently hit the mainstream as a process that can help rid the mouth and the body of the buildup of toxins. While oil pulling may not be right for you, when paired with healthy dental habits, research shows it can increase the health of your smile. Here are three things to consider before you begin this process.

Dr. Judy Strutz, says “While oil pulling can be beneficial, it may not be the right process for everyone.”  Toxins overtime build up in the mouth. These toxins can come from inside the body and be held in the mouth for long periods of time. If you lead a healthy life, and are able to rid toxins from the body through other processes, there may not be a need for you to utilize oil pulling. If you find yourself feeling, tired, sluggish and have low energy, you may be a good candidate to try this.

Oil pulling can remove buildup of plaque from your teeth. Nothing will replace healthy dental habits, but to provide an extra layer of support for your teeth, oil pulling can reduce the amount of plaque buildup, which leads to cavities and other problems.

Gum disease is the number one disease in America that affects adults. Dr. Strutz suggests, “Oil pulling can help strengthen the health of your gums.” Stronger gums help hold your teeth in place and decrease your chances of additional bone loss due to periodontal disease.

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Oil Pulling & You

Here are the facts:

Oil pulling has earned the positive respect from professionals as an alternative method to keeping your smile healthy. While some individuals can’t understand why someone would stick oil in their mouth and swish it around, the impact of this choice can change the way your smile looks. Here are the facts about oil pulling. While oil pulling does not replace regular brushing and flossing, it can still be a valuable addition to your routine habits.

Oil pulling has been around for three thousand years and is not new in the dental field. It has gained recent attention due to reported benefits. The recommended oil is sesame, coconut or sunflower oil. Coconut oil has the added benefit of having anti-microbial agents.   

While twenty minutes may seem like a long time when oil pulling, if the time is a struggle you may want to begin at five minutes and then work your way up. Dr. Judy Strutz, suggests, “Do this one time a day.” The purpose of oil pulling is to remove food from between the teeth and remove bacteria in the mouth.

Once you put the oil in your mouth, you need to gently swish back and forth. Your jaw should not hurt while oil pulling. It is just a gentle swish in the mouth. When your time is up, you’ll want to spit out the oil. “It is not recommended you swallow any,” says Dr. Strutz.

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