By Kim Le amp Sara Scarborough Lamar Institute of Technology Outline What is Oil Pulling How Does Oil Pulling Work Health Benefits Comparison Types of Oil Instruction on Oil Pulling Important Notice ID: 417930
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Oil Pulling Dental Innovation
By: Kim Le & Sara Scarborough Lamar Institute of TechnologySlide2
OutlineWhat is Oil Pulling
How Does Oil Pulling WorkHealth BenefitsComparisonTypes of OilInstruction on Oil Pulling
Important NoticeSlide3
What is Oil Pulling?Ayurveda is also known as oil pulling.Old holistic healing system.Swishing oil in the oral cavity.Natural remedy that is just as effective as chlorhexidine.Slide4
How Does Oil Pulling WorkOil dissolves in oral cavity.Dissolves plaque biofilm.Bacteria is attracted to liquid oil.Slide5
Health BenefitsStrengthen the oral cavity.Prevention of disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Banish bad breath.Prevention of cavity.Whiten teeth.Detoxify the body to improve overall health.Slide6
ComparisonCompared to Chlorhexidine mouthwash.Oil Pulling
NaturalDecreases Streptococcus MutansNo StainingNo Allergic ReactionsChlorhexidine
ChemicalDecrease Streptococcus Mutans
Leaves Extrinsic Staining
Allergic ReactionsSlide7
Types of OilsCoconut OilSesame OilSunflower OilSlide8
InstructionsScoop 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and put it in your mouthTilt your chin up and slowly swish around. Makes sure it pulls through your teeth.
Make sure you get all the molar areas and tongue.Swish around for about 10 preferably 20 minutes.It should be a thing white foam when you spit it out. Drink a glass of lukewarm waterSlide9
ReminderMake sure you oil pull first thing in the morning.Slide10
Important NoticeDo NOT swallow the oil. It contains toxins and bacteria.Do NOT
use oil to gargle. It should only be swish in the mouth.Slide11
Whitens TeethSwishing of the oil triggers an emulsification process, which has been shown to help enhance the oil’s capabilities. This mechanical cleansing action helps to remove stains from the teeth.Slide12
Trials of Oil Pulling Whitening Effect.
Kim Le
Sara ScabaroughSlide13
Level of pHNormal saliva pH is 6.4 After oil pulling saliva pH is 8.2Slide14
Preventing BacteriaThe oral cavity accumulates a numerous amount of toxins and bacteria.The oral cavity is the body's first defense to prevent bacteria from entering the bloodstream. Oil pulling is important to help cleanse the oral cavity and keep the body healthy.Slide15
What RDH Should KnowJust like chlorihexide oil pulling is a preventative measure to educate patient.Patients should not use oil pulling as a alternative.Patients that oil pull should still brush and floss daily.Slide16
Side EffectsOil pulling is a natural way of detoxifying bacteria.While there's much research that says to be true about oil pulling, much of this research is not backed up with clinical evidences. As of now there are not any harmful side effects, but with further research there should be verified evidence. Slide17
References Asokan S, Kumar RS, Emmadi P, Raghuraman R, Sivakumar N. (2011, September 9). Effect of oil pulling on halitosis and microorganisms causing halitosis: a randomized controlled pilot trial. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 29, 90-94. doi: 10.4103/0970-4388.84678.
Asokan S, Rathan J, Muthu MS, Rathna PV, Emmadi P, Raghuraman, Chamundeswar. (2008) Effect of oil pulling on Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: a randomized, controlled triple-blind study. Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 26, 12-17. Retrieved from www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=09704388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Asokan Burkhart, N. W. (2014). Oral Exam. ORAL OIL PULLING. Rdh, 75-77. F, D. (2011, April 9). Oil Pulling: Not Just for Oral Health?. Retrieved from http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/oil-pulling/ F, D. (2014, August 8). The Health Benefits of Oil Pulling. Retrieved from http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/benefits-of-oil-pulling/
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