{"id":177,"date":"2017-01-25T22:59:54","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T22:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2017-01-25T22:59:54","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T22:59:54","slug":"holistic-dentist-southlake-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/25\/holistic-dentist-southlake-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Holistic Dentist in Southlake Touts Benefits of Oil Pulling"},"content":{"rendered":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_000058958802_Small-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"holistic dentist in southlake recommends oil pulling\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_000058958802_Small-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_000058958802_Small-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/iStock_000058958802_Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Have you caught onto the oil pulling trend? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/meet-dr-thomas.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Preetha Thomas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the holistic dentist in Southlake, highly recommends beginning the practice to benefit your oral health. Coconut oil is a popular choice, but you can use any number of oils &#8212; sesame and sunflower are two other options. Performed regularly, oil pulling can freshen breath, reduce your risk of cavities, and provide other benefits for your teeth and gums.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested in oil pulling? We thought you might be. Keep reading to learn more about why swishing oil around your mouth should be your newest habit. <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Can Oil Pulling Do For You?<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s nothing new &#8212; in fact, people have been oil pulling for centuries. It is a common practice in India\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nccih.nih.gov\/health\/ayurveda\/introduction.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayurvedic medicine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the world\u2019s oldest medical systems. Holistic medicine is central to Ayurveda, so it makes sense that oil pulling &#8212; which promotes whole-body health &#8212; is frequently practiced in India. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of oil pulling for your oral health are many. The practice has been used for centuries to&#8230;<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reverse tooth decay<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cure chronic bad breath (halitosis)<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heal gum disease and prevent related health conditions<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce inflammation in the gums<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote better gum and jaw health<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil is easily absorbed by your body, and when you swish it around your mouth, it\u2019s more than your teeth and gums that benefit. Oil pulling has been known to strengthen the immune system and promote better overall health and well-being. <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How To Oil Pull <\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find oils commonly used for oil pulling &#8212; coconut, sesame, or sunflower oil &#8212; in many stores around Southlake. Central Market, Trader Joe\u2019s, Whole Foods, and Kroger are all likely bets. <\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got the type of oil you want to use, you can start immediately. For the best results, we recommend oil pulling three to five times per week. It\u2019s a good idea to practice oil pulling first thing in the morning, before eating or brushing your teeth. Here\u2019s how to oil pull for your oral and overall health:<\/span>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place one to two tablespoons of the chosen oil in your mouth. <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start (gently) swishing!<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spit the oil out after 15 to 20 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rinse your mouth with warm water (saltwater adds extra antimicrobial properties). <\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brush your teeth as normal. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, oil pulling isn\u2019t at all difficult &#8212; and once you get into the habit, you may feel a little off when you go a day without oil pulling (if you ever do). <\/span>\r\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine Oil Pulling With Regular Preventive Dental Care<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to adopting healthy habits like oil pulling, make sure you stay on top of your regular preventive dental care. Visit your holistic Southlake dentist for routine checkups and cleanings to enjoy solid oral and overall health for years to come. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/request-an-appointment.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with Dr. Thomas today!<\/span>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Have you caught onto the oil pulling trend? Dr. Preetha Thomas, the holistic dentist in Southlake, highly recommends beginning the practice to benefit your oral health. Coconut oil is a popular choice, but you can use any number of oils &#8212; sesame and sunflower are two other options. Performed regularly, oil pulling can freshen breath, reduce your risk of cavities, and provide other benefits for your teeth and gums. <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enclavedental.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/25\/holistic-dentist-southlake-2\/\">(Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Holistic Dentist in Southlake Touts Benefits of Oil Pulling<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You\u2019ve probably heard about the health benefits of oil pulling. 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