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

• Main Authors: Asokan S (Author), Rathan J (Author), Muthu M (Author), Rathna Prabhu (Author), Emmadi P (Author), Raghuraman (Author), Chamundeswari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2008-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<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. <...