Tiramisu Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My meticulous dd stopped using toothpaste because she started getting a major mucus reaction. She tried brushing with baking soda and that made her throw up. I thought I'd suggest oil pulling because she's always had a plaque problem even when she was able to use toothpaste. I told her if she oil pulls, maybe she can just brush without anything on her toothbrush and that will be good enough. It turns out she has already started oil pulling. Then she told me...she has completely stopped brushing. ?? I don't really think this is a good idea. Maybe I'm wrong. ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Brushing without toothpaste, flossing, water pik are good options. I've read, for what it's worth, that tooth paste doesn't make the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Can you do some research and find a toothpaste she could use? There must be something out there. I can't imagine not brushing at all. I will admit I think oil pulling is gross. I would gag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel Mertz Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 What is oil pulling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berta Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 She is most likely using olive oil or coconut oil and both have antibacterial properties. Her teeth and gums will be healthy. Toothpaste is not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I agree with Ethel Mertz, sorry for the complete ignorance but what is oil pulling? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Oil pulling is swishing oil in your mouth for around 15 min. at night and then spitting it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Oil pulling is swishing oil in your mouth for around 15 min. at night and then spitting it out. Thanks Dawn. Honestly, that sounds yuck to me but I don't like the feel of oily things. Interesting. I have never heard of this. Perhaps this is more common in other regions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks Dawn. Honestly, that sounds yuck to me but I don't like the feel of oily things. Interesting. I have never heard of this. Perhaps this is more common in other regions? It's sort of an up and coming thing right now and often done with coconut or sesame oil, I think. There are historical roots of this practice--in India maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's sort of an up and coming thing right now and often done with coconut or sesame oil, I think. There are historical roots of this practice--in India maybe? Thanks, Tiramisu. Learn something new every day! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's sort of an up and coming thing right now and often done with coconut or sesame oil, I think. There are historical roots of this practice--in India maybe? I will have to look for the link now, but there are actually studies done on it in India. It seems promising. I would suggest her using a water pik once in awhile if she gets build up. But otherwise, oil pulling properly (spit in trash-not sink) followed by brushing without toothpaste, if she'd like, would be good. There are also oral probiotic dissolvable lozenges which might be a good idea. She can also brush with aloe plant sections once in awhile. There are a couple other plants that help, too. I can't remember off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaBearTeacher Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I will have to look for the link now, but there are actually studies done on it in India. It seems promising. I would suggest her using a water pik once in awhile if she gets build up. But otherwise, oil pulling properly (spit in trash-not sink) followed by brushing without toothpaste, if she'd like, would be good. There are also oral probiotic dissolvable lozenges which might be a good idea. She can also brush with aloe plant sections once in awhile. There are a couple other plants that help, too. I can't remember off the top of my head. Why do you have to spit it in the trash? What is the purpose of oil pulling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Why do you have to spit it in the trash? What is the purpose of oil pulling? I think there is concern over putting any oil down drains, first of all. http://www.foodmatters.tv/articles-1/oil-pulling-the-habit-that-can-transform-your-health http://wellnessmama.com/7866/oil-pulling-for-oral-health/ http://jezebel.com/the-oil-pulling-health-craze-works-just-not-in-the-w-1538252677 http://fashionista.com/2014/03/oil-pulling#awesm=~oH5EbiTWm6VmwY http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18408265 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21911944 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19336860 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Some sites say that the oil pulling may bring bacteria out, and you should rinse with warm, salt water afterwards or brush afterwards. Maybe encourage her to do a rinse afterwards or something, if her teeth are otherwise feeling clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I don't know anything about oil pulling. She can just brush with water. I don't see how oil pulling would take care of getting stuff off the teeth. That's what I was thinking, too. Wouldn't your teeth feel slimy after a while if you never brushed them? And how would you clean between your teeth if you weren't brushing or flossing? Also, what about the fresh breath issue? Wouldn't your breath be terrible-smelling if you never brushed your teeth or flossed away food particles? I'm not trying to be snarky -- I honestly don't know. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 From what I've read, oil pulling should be done first thing in the morning, ideally without having consumed anything. I do rinse with salt water afterward. It seems to have made a significant difference in the bacterial count in my mouth. It does take getting used to, but I really like it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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