{"id":9375,"date":"2023-12-10T05:23:10","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T22:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9375"},"modified":"2023-12-10T05:23:10","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T22:23:10","slug":"no-you-should-not-swap-mouthwash-for-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9375","title":{"rendered":"No, You Should Not Swap Mouthwash for Olive Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">I<\/span>n today\u2019s edition of &#8220;Can You Trust This TikTok Trend,&#8221; we\u2019re diving into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oral-health-routine\/\">oral health<\/a> and dental care. More specifically, the idea that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/oilpulling\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/oilpulling\">using coconut or olive oil as mouthwash<\/a>, can lead to brighter, cleaner teeth. Seems a bit random, right?<\/div>\n<p>First off, no shade to those creators. As discussed below, there are potential benefits that can come with this method. But is it the <em>best <\/em>option for mouthwash?<\/p>\n<p>Spoiler alert: The dentists below say no. At the same time, it\u2019s important to note that it\u2019s a cultural practice\u2014not just a social media trend\u2014deserving of respect and context. \u201cSwishing olive oil, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oil-pulling-new-yorkers-trade-listerine-for-this-ayurvedic-detox-method\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/oil-pulling-new-yorkers-trade-listerine-for-this-ayurvedic-detox-method\/\">oil pulling<\/a>, is a practice that stems from traditional Ayurvedic medicine, a holistic form of healing that originated in ancient India over 3,000 years ago,\u201d shares <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie, DDS, FACP<\/a>, owner of Dr. Nicole Mackie Dental Implant Specialty Center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Irina Kessler, DDS<\/a>, dentist with New York Family Dental Arts <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\">Monil Mehta, DMD<\/a>, dentist at Dentistry on the Ponds <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie, DDS, MS, FACP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/drnicolemackie.com\/\">Nicole Mackie<\/a>, DDS, MS, FACP, is a board-certified prosthodontist, dental implant specialist, and dentist <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<h2>The potential benefits of using olive oil as mouthwash<\/h2>\n<p>Advocates of oil pulling claim various potential benefits, such as improved oral hygiene, fresher breath, and a reduction of harmful bacteria in the mouth, Dr. Mackie explains.<\/p>\n<p>Some research, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5198813\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5198813\/\"><span>this 2017 study in the <em>Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine<\/em><\/span><sup>1<\/sup><\/a>, suggests that oil pulling can be helpful\u2014with a caveat. Additionally, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5654187\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" class=\"no-underline citation\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5654187\/\"><span>this 2017 study in the <em>International Journal of Health Sciences<\/em><\/span><sup>2<\/sup><\/a>, oil pulling is frequently used in low-income or rural communities access to a dentist\u2019s office or dental products isn&#8217;t always readily available.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/olive-oil-mouthwash\/\" current-title=\"No, You Should Not Swap Mouthwash for Olive Oil\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/GettyImages-656530850_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-06-09\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/olive-oil-mouthwash\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/olive-oil-mouthwash\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/olive-oil-mouthwash\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bear in mind, however: \u201cOverall, the studies are not conclusive, and none recommend it as an alternative to traditional dental hygiene methods, but more of an adjunct,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryontheponds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.dentistryontheponds.com\/meet-the-dentist.html\">Monil Mehta, DMD<\/a>, dentist at Dentistry on the Ponds. So, &#8220;while there may be some anecdotal benefits to oil pulling,&#8221; Dr. Mackie says, &#8220;it should be considered as a supplementary practice rather than a substitute for proven oral hygiene routines.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Why mouthwash is the best option<\/h2>\n<p>While you\u2019re more than welcome to implement both practices, dentists just urge you to not neglect mouthwash in the process. (And on that note, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/swishing-mouthwash-germs\/\">dentists are also begging you to not swish mouthwash straight from the bottle<\/a>, FYI.) The benefits are just too important.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMouthwash is a liquid compound specifically formulated to help kill bacteria, freshen breath, reduce plaque, and treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\">gingivitis<\/a> [gum disease] when used as directed,\u201d Dr. Mackie says. \u201cMany commercial mouthwashes also contain fluoride, which helps strengthen tooth enamel and prevent tooth decay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Olive oil, on the other hand, simply doesn\u2019t have substantial, conclusive research that&#8217;s comparable to the proven benefits of using mouthwash, she adds.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Mehta agrees, adding that olive oil may even bring <em>more<\/em> problems. \u201cOlive oil may have additives or other contaminants that may even actually contribute to cavities if not properly brushed off, or create a false sense of adequate home care that may make people neglect developmental dental conditions,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Further, mouthwash is an easier choice from a convenience and efficiency standpoint. \u201cYou get the best results from oil pulling if you keep it in your mouth for 20 minutes, while mouthwash is effective when it is used for 30 to 60 seconds,\u201d adds <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalartsny.com\/irina-kessler-dds.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/dentalartsny.com\/irina-kessler-dds.php\">Irina Kessler<\/a>, DDS, a dentist with New York Family Dental Arts.<\/p>\n<h2>The mouthwash dentists recommend<\/h2>\n<p>So <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\">what kind of mouthwash is best<\/a>? Dr. Mehta recommends the ones with fluoride. \u201cThere is ample evidence that these products are safe and effective for daily dental use,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Kessler votes for an alcohol-free mouthwash, noting she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therabreath-oral-rinse\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/therabreath-oral-rinse\/\">likes the TheraBreath brand<\/a> in particular.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Dr. Mackie suggests getting more individualized. \u201cAs a dental professional, I strongly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-mouthwash-for-gums\/\">choosing a mouthwash based on your individual oral needs and goals<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For example, she says antiseptic mouthwashes are best for people who have gum disease or a higher risk of dental infections. Fluoride mouthwashes, on the other hand, are beneficial if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/can-you-get-cavities-from-kissing\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/can-you-get-cavities-from-kissing\/\">tend to get cavities often<\/a>. If you have sensitive gums or dry mouth, try an alcohol-free mouthwash. Lastly, a whitening mouthwash may be the way to go if your main concern is a brighter, stain-free smile, according to Dr. Mackie.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to <em>add<\/em> olive oil swishing on top of that, you can. \u201cAll of these newer and\/or ancient treatments of your teeth and gums are good adjunct to traditional care,\u201d Dr. Kessler summarizes. AKA, mouthwash first and foremost (after brushing and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-floss-for-sensitive-gums\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-floss-for-sensitive-gums\/\">flossing<\/a>, of course).<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-thin post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<p>Well+Good articles reference scientific, reliable, recent, robust studies to back up the information we share. You can trust us along your wellness journey.<\/p>\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Shanbhag, Vagish Kumar L. \u201cOil pulling for maintaining oral hygiene \u2013 A review.\u201d\u00a0<i>Journal of traditional and complementary medicine<\/i>\u00a0vol. 7,1 106-109. 6 Jun. 2016, doi:10.1016\/j.jtcme.2016.05.004            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Naseem, Mustafa et al. \u201cOil pulling and importance of traditional medicine in oral health maintenance.\u201d\u00a0<i>International journal of health sciences<\/i>\u00a0vol. 11,4 (2017): 65-70.            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s edition of &#8220;Can You Trust This TikTok Trend,&#8221; we\u2019re diving into oral health and dental care. 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