Monday, October 6, 2014

Oil Pulling Update!


I've been faithfully oil pulling 3-5 days per week for the last month and I'm seeing some improvements. I can't say my two or three small cavities (all right along the gum lines on two teeth for sure and possibly a third) look better, but my teeth look better over all. I know longer have dark stains on my front teeth and they feel smooth, not rough like before.

Silly face, but shiny teeth!


I've given up my daily soda habit as well. I used to drink a 2-liter every two days or so. I'm down to a glass if we go out or special occasions (about once a week). While this is also likely healthier for me, I did it for my teeth. In addition, I've started taking 2400mg of flaxseed oil daily. Some websites recommend fish oil, cod liver oil, or flaxseed oil because of the omega 3s. I used to do keto (an ultra low carb diet) and flaxseed oil was one of the recommended supplements, so that's what I have on hand.

My current oil pulling routine:

  • Oil pull with cold pressed coconut oil for 10-12 minutes right after waking (I haven't worked up to 20 yet) - spit in trash.
  • Rinse and swish with warm water - this is okay to spit in the sink.
  • Take 2400mg of flaxseed oil.
  • Brush teeth as usual with traditional toothpaste (fluoride).
  • Rinse with alcohol free and non-fluoride mouth wash. 
My new plan is to introduce a new homemade toothpaste.

I found this blog post that also shows healing: Regrow Enamel and Heal Cavities Naturally from Marvinsblogsite. He thoroughly documents his experience with many pictures. He didn't even oil pull and seemed to have healed a pretty significant cavity. He recommends fish oil, a daily multivitamin, Vitamin-D, Calcium supplement, and drinking copious amount of water during and immediately after a meal as well as nightly mouthwash (though he doesn't specify what kind or give any details). At the end of the post he also cites some research and links for further education (something I really appreciate!). 

I'm going to introduce vitamin-D and a calcium supplement next time I have some extra cash.

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