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Dancinhamster
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I guess everyone on this forum like myself, is willing to do anything they can to maintain good oral health, so we don't have to go to the dreaded dentist.
Well, when researching home remedies for TMJD, I saw many posts and sites praising the old Ayurvedic practise of 'oil pulling'. It's basically swooshing a large spoonful of organic oil (un toasted sesame, coconut, sunflower, hemp etc) around in your mouth upon waking. You're supposed to gently work the oil around the mouth for up to 20 mins, spit it put, rinse out with warm water - and viola! Healthy teeth, healthy gums and great general well-being.
So, does anyone do it? Does it work? Why do some dentists recommend it, and some think it's nonsense?
I am willing to try if it means no more TMJD or dentists!
Well, when researching home remedies for TMJD, I saw many posts and sites praising the old Ayurvedic practise of 'oil pulling'. It's basically swooshing a large spoonful of organic oil (un toasted sesame, coconut, sunflower, hemp etc) around in your mouth upon waking. You're supposed to gently work the oil around the mouth for up to 20 mins, spit it put, rinse out with warm water - and viola! Healthy teeth, healthy gums and great general well-being.
So, does anyone do it? Does it work? Why do some dentists recommend it, and some think it's nonsense?
I am willing to try if it means no more TMJD or dentists!