Open AccessEffect of oil pulling on plaque induced gingivitis: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study
Author(s) -
Sharath Asokan,
Pamela Emmadi,
Raghuraman Chamundeswari
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.49067
Subject(s) - gingivitis , dentistry , medicine , sesame oil , chlorhexidine , dental plaque , oral hygiene , biology , sesamum , horticulture
Oil pulling has been used extensively as a traditional Indian folk remedy for many years for strengthening teeth, gums, and the jaw and to prevent decay, oral malodor, bleeding gums, dryness of the throat, and cracked lips.
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