Oil Pulling Benefits for Plaque and Gingivitis

Oil pulling is put to the test head-to-head against chlorhexidine mouthwash for oral and dental health measures.

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This is the 2nd in a 4-part series on oil pulling. If you missed the first one, watch it here: Does Oil Pulling Help With Cancer? (

Stay tuned for Oil Pulling for Teeth Whitening and Bad Breath Tested ( next.

Note: I do not recommend oil pulling. I explain why in my upcoming final video of the series: The Risks of Oil Pulling (

Here are some other tips on oral and dental health:
• Don’t Use Antiseptic Mouthwash (C:UsersbradPicturesnfvol 39nutritionfacts.orgvideodont-use-antiseptic-mouthwash)
• Plant-Based Diets: Oral Health(
• Plant-Based Diets: Dental Health (
• Can Gargling Prevent the Common Cold? (
• What’s the Best Mouthwash? (
• Protecting Teeth From Hibiscus Tea (
• Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Safe? (
• Is CABP in SLS-Free Toothpaste Any Better? (

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