Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic dental technique that has garnered attention for its many purported health benefits, with some claiming that swishing on coconut oil can help treat cavities, get ...

Orthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections. This study was ...

Oral surgeons should consider prematurely extracting the third molars of children before they start bone disease therapy to prevent jawbone destruction, according to an article published on April 20 ...

In the world of wellness trends, oil pulling, an ancient practice, is back in vogue, especially among millennials. Swishing ...

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No reliable studies exist to support removal of trouble-free impacted wisdom teeth, according to a systematic review of evidence. Despite this surprising lack of data, extraction of third molars has ...

Oil pulling has been around for centuries, but it's become trendy again as of late. Can it actually boost your oral health? First thing's first: The best things you can do to take care of your teeth ...

The traditional Ayurvedic practice of oil pulling requires people to move oil throughout their mouth, to achieve both dental health and general wellness. The practice of oil pulling, which experts ...

Coconut oil pulling is generally safe, but it could be considered unsafe in the following scenarios: You have an allergy to coconuts or coconut oil. You swallow the coconut oil following the pulling ...