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Podcast: Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne
Episode: Episode #48: What are the benefits of Oil Pulling?
Description: For thousands of years, Ayurvedic medicine used oil pulls to address oral and dental health. With the advent of Western medicine, we have shifted to using toothbrushes and toothpaste, which often contain harmful chemicals, and sterilize the oral microbiome. Today, Dr. B talks to us about why this is so bad for our oral microbiome and our teeth in general, and how you can make your own healthy and remineralizing oil pull chews! We dive into the science behind oil pulls, how they help to maintain a healthy oral microbiome, and why they can even promote weight loss. We find...