Effect of oil pulling on <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> count in plaque and saliva using Dentocult SM Strip mutans test: A randomized, controlled, triple-blind study
<b>Background:</b> Oil pulling has been used extensively for many years, without scientific evidence or proof, as a traditional Indian folk remedy to prevent teeth decay, oral malodor, bleeding gums, dryness of throat and cracked lips, and for strengthening the teeth, gums, and jaws. <...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2008-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Asokan |