Oil pulling, which involves swishing oil around in the mouth and spitting it out, is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that's getting a lot of traction on social media. The technique is believed to help ...

Oil pulling is rising in popularity. Though oil pulling has been around for ages, the latest resurgence of interest is largely due to social media influencers and celebrities. For centuries, many ...

Off the bat, why don’t we do this already? To better understand what we’re up against in this toothy quest, Dr. Ophir Klein—a professor of orofacial sciences and pediatrics at the University of ...

The practice of oil pulling involves swishing a small amount of cooking oil in your mouth with a goal of improving oral health. Originally an ancient Ayurvedic technique, it has drawn growing interest ...

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Your dentist has just advised you to have your wisdom teeth removed, even though they are not causing any problems. Is this a word to the wise, or jumping the, er, gum? Wisdom teeth, of course, are ...

Let’s talk about why more adults are losing teeth, why it’s not just about brushing, and how you can keep your teeth healthy.