Effect of oil pulling on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study

Effect of oil pulling on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study

<b>Background:</b> Oil pulling has been used extensively for many years, without scientific evidence or proof, as a traditional Indian folk remedy to prevent teeth decay, oral malodor, bleeding gums, dryness of throat and cracked lips, and for strengthening the teeth, gums, and jaws. <...

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Main Authors: Asokan S, Rathan J, Muthu M, Rathna Prabhu, Emmadi P, Raghuraman, Chamundeswari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-03-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
Subjects:
Oil pulling
sesame oil
Dentocult SM strips
<i>Streptococcus mutans</i>
Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Asokan

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