Open AccessEffect of oil pulling onStreptococcus mutanscount in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study
Author(s) -
Sharath Asokan,
J Rathan,
M S Muthu,
Prabhu V Rathna,
Pamela Emmadi,
Raghuraman,
Chamundeswari
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.40315
Subject(s) - saliva , chlorhexidine , dentistry , streptococcus mutans , medicine , sesame oil , dental plaque , bacteria , biology , sesamum , horticulture , genetics
Oil pulling has been used extensively for many years, without scientific evidence or proof, as a traditional Indian folk remedy to prevent teeth decay, oral malodor, bleeding gums, dryness of throat and cracked lips, and for strengthening the teeth, gums, and jaws.