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Oil pulling is believed to help with conditions like gum disease, cavities, and sensitive teeth through its purported ability to remove plaque, bacteria, and toxins, but more research is needed in ...
Oil pulling is an alternative medical practice in which an edible oil is swished around the mouth for a period of time and then spat out, similar to mouthwash. [1] It originates from Ayurvedic medicine. Practitioners of oil pulling claim it is capable of improving oral health. [2]
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Another alternative to drilling or lasers for small caries is the use of air abrasion, in which small abrasive particles are blasted at decay using pressurized air (similar to sand blasting). [ 139 ] [ 140 ] Once the decay is removed, the missing tooth structure requires a dental restoration of some sort to return the tooth to function and ...
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Fluoride in various forms is the most popular and effective active ingredient in toothpaste to prevent cavities. [12] Fluoride is present in small amounts in plants, animals, and some natural water sources. The additional fluoride in toothpaste has beneficial effects on the formation of dental enamel and bones.
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The pulp is still alive, but the introduction of bacteria into the pulp will not allow the pulp to heal and it will ultimately result in necrosis, or death, of the pulp tissue. [ 11 ] Symptoms associated with irreversible pulpitis may include dull aching, pain from hot or cold (though cold may actually provide relief) lingering pain after ...