OIL PULLING: A SUSTAINABLE PROCEDURE FOR MAINTAINING ORAL HYGIENE
*Dr. Yashwant Singh, Dr. Sunayana and Dr. Ritu Kumari
ABSTRACT
Mouth is considered as the mirror of the general health of human body. Oral cavity harbours billions of microorganisms. Some of these contribute to the development or progression of systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus etc. oral health and general health is interrelated. So it is very important to maintain oral health. Oil pulling is claimed to improve oral health. It is mentioned in Ayurveda as ‘Kavala’ or ‘Gandoosha’. The present article attempts to review and discuss this ancient practice.
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