PLACE STAMP HERE Note: This brochure is designed to be printed. You should test print on regular paper to ensure proper positioning before printing on card stock. You may need to uncheck Scale to Fit Paper in the Print dialog (in the Full Page Slides dropdown). Check your printer instructions to print double-sided pages. To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Outline I.What is Oil Pulling II.Instruction on Oil Pulling III.Important Notice IV.How Does Oil Pulling Work V.Health Benefits Oil Pulling Dental Innovation References By: Kim Le & Sara Scarborough Dental Hygiene Students at Lamar Institute of Technology 1. 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, doi: / 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, Retrieved from 8;year=2008;volume=26;issue=1;spage= 12;epage=17;aulast=Asokan 8;year=2008;volume=26;issue=1;spage= 12;epage=17;aulast=Asokan 3. Burkhart, N. W. (2014). Oral Exam. ORAL OIL PULLING. Rdh, F, D. (2011, April 9). Oil Pulling: Not Just for Oral Health?. Retrieved from al-health/oil-pulling/ F, D. (2014, August 8). The Health Benefits of Oil Pulling. Retrieved from al-health/benefits-of-oil-pulling/ 4. Karach. (2004). Oil Pulling A wonderful Therapy. Retrieved from 5. Laughter, L. (2011). Web Weaving. Just what is oil pulling therapy?. Rdh, 31(4), Peedikayil, F. C., Sreenivasan, P., & Narayanan, A. (2015). Effect of coconut oil in plaque related gingivitis -- A preliminary report. Nigerian Medical Journal, 56(2), doi: / Singh, A. B. (2011). Tooth brushing, oil pulling and tissue regeneration: A review of holistic approaches to oral health. Journal Of Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine, 2(2),

Note: This brochure is designed to be printed. You should test print on regular paper to ensure proper positioning before printing on card stock. You may need to uncheck Scale to Fit Paper in the Print dialog (in the Full Page Slides dropdown). Check your printer instructions to print double-sided pages. To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. What is Oil Pulling? Ayurveda is also known as Oil Pulling. It is the oldest holistic healing system. It is consist of swishing coconut oil in the mouth. For over a thousand year, it’s been considered in the Indian folk remedies. One tablespoon of coconut oil is used and swished for about 15 to 20 minutes. This helps all the bacteria that is attached to the oral cavity get dissolved into liquid oil. Oil pulling is credited for many beneficial in the oral health. It is proven that it drawn toxins from the oral mucosa and other bacteria in the mouth. It is beneficial to the human health such as it increases the metabolism. It whitens teeth, controls malodor, halt bleeding gingival tissues, hydrate the oral cavity, prevent caries and tooth sensitivity. The efficacy of oil pulling was proven to decreases Streptococcus mutans count in plaque and saliva. It was also compared to chlorhexidine mouthwash and oil pulling had a lesser count of Streptococcus mutans by using the Dentocult SM Strip mutans test. Oil pulling may have a great impact on saliva ph. Normal saliva pH is approximately 6.4 and after swishing with coconut oil the pH level is around 8.2. There are also long-term effects on oil-pulling; it is shown to be beneficial as well as health improvements. Instruction on Oil Pulling. Make sure you oil pull first thing in the morning. 1.Scoop 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and put it in your mouth 2.Tilt your chin up and slowly swish around. Makes sure it pulls through your teeth. 3.Make sure you get all the molar areas and tongue. 4.Swish around for about 10 preferably 20 minutes. 5.It should be a thing white foam when you spit it out. 6.Drink a glass of lukewarm water. Do NOT swallow the oil. It contains toxins and bacteria. Do not use oil to gargle. It should only be swish in the mouth. Important Notice. How Does Oil Pulling Work? Oil Pulling can dissolve plaque biofilm and even tartar. There are thousands of bacteria in the mouth. It creates a biofilm on the tooth surface. When the oil is swished in the mouth the bacteria attracts to the liquid oil and dissolves. Some bacteria are beneficial to our body. Excess amount of bacteria can cause problems and be harmful. Some harmful bacteria proliferate in the oral cavity. They can be a source of infection in the body organs. There are proven research that shows that endocarditis infection can occur after a dental procedure Health Benefits Overall strengthen the oral cavity. Prevention of disease such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Banish bad breath. Prevention of caries. Whiten teeth. Detoxify the body to improve overall health.