#1 Oil Pulling
Oil pulling is the process of moving oil through teeth and around the mouth to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. The idea behind oil pulling is the oil absorbs fat soluble toxins from the mouth and eliminates them.
Oil pulling helps improve sensitivity, brighten teeth and reduce the build-up of plaque.
If a high quality edible oil is used for pulling (coconut oil or sesame oil), and the appropriate method is used, there should be no side-effects experienced from the practice. However, issues may arise if the oil is swallowed after use as it contains bacteria and toxins picked up from the mouth. For this reason, it’s extremely important not to swallow any of the oil and spit it all out afterwards.
Directions: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in the mouth and swish back and forth. After 20 minutes, spit the oil out into the rubbish or toilet (as oil will clog up the sink overtime) and wash mouth with warm water. To remove any residual oil, brush teeth thoroughly.
NOTE: It is extremely important to AVOID oil pulling if you have amalgam fillings in your teeth as the oil will pull some of the mercury from the fillings into the oil and you will be swishing mercury containing oil around your mouth for 20 mins.
#2 Chemical Free Toothpaste
We are exposed to toxins every single day and the less we can consciously be exposed to them the better. Using a toothpaste with no toxic chemicals is one way to minimize our daily exposure to toxins.
Plaque is removed from teeth by the brushing technique and by flossing, not by the toothpaste. Technically you don’t need toothpaste, it’s the physical removal of plaque that is the important part. With this in mind, using a chemical free toothpaste if you are to use one at all is ideal.
#3 Chewing Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are a great natural tooth scrub, helping remove plaque without damaging teeth. To get the most out of this method; grab a handful of sesame seeds and place into the mouth and chew until they are all diced into small pieces.
Take a spare toothbrush and dry brush teeth while the seeds are still in your mouth. This will act as a body scrub for your teeth. Rinse mouth and brush normally once completed.
Oil pulling is the process of moving oil through teeth and around the mouth to clean and detoxify teeth and gums. The idea behind oil pulling is the oil absorbs fat soluble toxins from the mouth and eliminates them.
Oil pulling helps improve sensitivity, brighten teeth and reduce the build-up of plaque.
If a high quality edible oil is used for pulling (coconut oil or sesame oil), and the appropriate method is used, there should be no side-effects experienced from the practice. However, issues may arise if the oil is swallowed after use as it contains bacteria and toxins picked up from the mouth. For this reason, it’s extremely important not to swallow any of the oil and spit it all out afterwards.
Directions: Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil in the mouth and swish back and forth. After 20 minutes, spit the oil out into the rubbish or toilet (as oil will clog up the sink overtime) and wash mouth with warm water. To remove any residual oil, brush teeth thoroughly.
NOTE: It is extremely important to AVOID oil pulling if you have amalgam fillings in your teeth as the oil will pull some of the mercury from the fillings into the oil and you will be swishing mercury containing oil around your mouth for 20 mins.
#2 Chemical Free Toothpaste
We are exposed to toxins every single day and the less we can consciously be exposed to them the better. Using a toothpaste with no toxic chemicals is one way to minimize our daily exposure to toxins.
Plaque is removed from teeth by the brushing technique and by flossing, not by the toothpaste. Technically you don’t need toothpaste, it’s the physical removal of plaque that is the important part. With this in mind, using a chemical free toothpaste if you are to use one at all is ideal.
#3 Chewing Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are a great natural tooth scrub, helping remove plaque without damaging teeth. To get the most out of this method; grab a handful of sesame seeds and place into the mouth and chew until they are all diced into small pieces.
Take a spare toothbrush and dry brush teeth while the seeds are still in your mouth. This will act as a body scrub for your teeth. Rinse mouth and brush normally once completed.
