Some people swear by oil pulling but using coconut
oil as a mouthwash was not for me.
The name is a bit misleading, but it is essentially the process of using
oil as a mouthwash.
Use coconut
oil as a mouthwash by melting a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth and swishing it around for a few minutes to promote fresh breath.
Not exact matches
Chemicals such
as methylene blue; arsine; phenylhydrazine; toluidine blue; aniline eyes; camphor; napthalene (balls); henna; menthols like alaxan gel; begesic, ben - gay, broncho rub white, efficascent
oil; listerine (
mouthwash, pocketpacks); mediplastin; megascent
oil; mentopas medicated plaster; omega pain killer.
A study in 20 adolescents showed that
oil pulling with sesame
oil significantly reduced all markers of bad breath and was
as effective
as a chlorhexidine
mouthwash (7).
Another study in children concluded that coconut
oil was
as effective
as a standard chlorhexidine
mouthwash at reducing S. mutans (3).
Gandusha — Also known
as oil pulling, this practice involves swishing and gargling
oil much the same
as one would use
mouthwash.
One study found that after just 14 days,
oil pulling was just
as effective
as mouthwash at curing halitosis.
It offers oral care products, including toothpastes, toothbrushes, and
mouthwashes,
as well
as dental floss and pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals; personal care products comprising liquid hand soaps, shower gels, bar soaps, deodorants, antiperspirants, shampoos, and conditioners; and home care products, such
as dishwashing liquids, laundry and dishwashing detergents, household cleaners,
oil soaps, bleaches, and fabric conditioners.
Over the counter remedies such
as medicated or coal tar Shampoos, Tea - Tree and Emu
oil, Aloe Vera and other home remedies such
as Petroleum Jelly,
Mouthwash and Vinegar are all are basically part of a last ditch shot - gun approach to the problem that owners will often try in the hopes that «something» will work.