Oil mouth rinsing. Is it worth using? – Dietetics – Articles |

Origin

This method, although it seems new, is derived from ancient Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Morning oil rinsing was supposed to be combined with meditation and to be morning ritual to cleanse the body and soul. It was supposed to offer countless health benefits in minor and major diseases. This method, as a remedy for many health ailments, returned to favor again in the nineties of the last century.

What is

Traditionally, sesame or sunflower oil has been used to suck the oil. However, you can also use coconut oil, which has a more pleasant taste, olive oil, rapeseed oil or any other. You can choose high-quality cold-pressed oil, but refined oil will perform just as well. Pressed oil is better to use in the salad you eat, because in this treatment you will spit the oil out. 

Oils themselves do not have an attractive taste. It can be improved with a little lemon juice and Rinse 1-2 teaspoons between teeth for 15-20 minutesand then the oil should be spit out in the basket. After applying the oil, you can rinse your mouth with warm water. This procedure is best done in the morning before eating or in the evening, preferably at the same time. When can results be expected? Apparently, the first can be noticed after a week, but it is good to use at least a month. 

Benefits and Threats

The condition of the oral cavity has a great influence on the health of the whole organism. It turns out that many diseases are the result of bacterial infections coming from the mouth. That is why it is very important to cure any inflammation in the mouth and make sure that there is no pathological microflora in it. Hence, it is recommended to take care of the teeth before pregnancy. With this aspect in mind, rinsing the mouth with oil can have health benefits, precisely by washing out unwanted bacteria and food debris from the mouth. Natural therapists and oil suckers mention, among others:

• improving the appearance of the skin,
• reducing the severity of allergies,
• reducing the severity of herpes,
• reducing the incidence of infections,
• increase in energy levels and improved appetite,
• reducing joint discomfort,
• healing erosions and inflammations in the mouth.

Scientific research confirms that rinsing with oil has benefits for oral hygiene. Publication from Indian Journal of Dental Research indicates that the oil is sucking protects against gingivitis, reduces plaque, eliminates bad breath when used in conjunction with traditional oral hygiene. The subjects were divided into two groups. The control group rinsed their teeth with chloridexidine before morning brushing, the other with oil. The condition of the dentition was examined and oral samples were taken both at the beginning of the study and after 10 days. There was a reduction in plaque and gingivitis in both groups. Another publication by Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine in turn indicates that introducing oil flushing can reduce toothache and even whiten them.

However, be careful. The study described in International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease indicates that an oil rinsing of the mouth may carry a risk of its occurrence lipid pneumonia. This can be a side effect of long-term holding of oil in the mouth, resulting from the aspiration of small amounts of oil into the lungs while sucking it. 

So is it worth sucking oil? Is it safe and beneficial? Research seems to indicate that flushing with oil may improve oral hygiene. This may be because oil is a solvent for many substances, incl. dietary lipids that may stick to the teeth; or the fatty membrane surrounding bacteria. As you spit out what you rinse out of your mouth, the use of this method does not pose any health risks in this respect. However, one should exercise caution (for example by shortening the flushing time to 5-10 minutes) and consider whether it is better to use ordinary mouth disinfectant than to risk lipid pneumonia.