Sunflower oil for your teeth…what do you think?
Back in December, I came across the concept of "Oil Pulling", or oil swishing. Basically you swish or 'pull' oil through and in and around your mouth, and then spit it out.
I began swishing sunflower oil in my mouth for 10-15 minutes in the mornings...
I noticed a change within 3 days, but I was skeptical and wanted to be absolutely certain.
I started doing this December 15th. I can honestly say that the plaque and tartar are gone and my teeth are whiter.
They're also much thicker and feel more solid in my mouth. Plus my gums are improving quite a bit.
Six months ago, I was looking at having all my teeth pulled and getting dentures. I don't have to do that anymore. :)
Oil pulling is DEFINITELY worth a try, imo!!!
Is it safe to use fluoridated toothpaste on my 10 month old?
Our pediatrician said it was safe to use fluoridated toothpaste on our (almost) 10 month old's teeth and that he recommended it to help prevent tooth decay. However, I have never heard of this. He said to use very very little, just a tiny swipe, and personally I think this sounds just fine. But is there a reason this could not be safe? If fluoride isn't safe for babies, then why does Nursery Water exist? That seems more dangerous than a little toothpaste that's not even enough to swallow hardly. I have read the effects of Nursery Water and excess fluoride consumption causing white spots on the teeth and doing more harm than good, so we don't use it. But the amount of toothpaste we use on him isn't close to being dangerous IMO. Thanks for your advice.