Examine Database: Gingivitis
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Oil pulling doesn’t reduce dental plaque more than rinsing with water
In this 8-week randomized controlled trial in 40 adults (average age of 37) with gingivitis, oil pulling with sesame oil or rinsing with distilled water improved dental plaque and gum bleeding to the same extent.
A honey mouth rinse doesn’t help with dental plaque
Aged garlic extract may improve gum health
Oil pulling improves gum health in young adults
Probiotics for periodontitis
Examine Database References
- Dental Health Metrics - Khairnar MS, Pawar B, Marawar PP, Mani AEvaluation of Calendula officinalis as an anti-plaque and anti-gingivitis agent.J Indian Soc Periodontol.(2013-Nov)
- Dental Health Metrics - Benavides-Reyes C, Cabello I, Magán-Fernández A, Rodríguez-Barranco M, Usta SN, Mesa FClinical effects of probiotics on the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Oral Health.(2025 Apr 4)