Oil pulling, a traditional Indian oral health practice dating back 3,000 to 5,000 years, has recently gained popularity ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The process is thought to help remove harmful bacteria and plaque from the mouth,” explains Michael J. Wei, D.D.S., Manhattan ...

From charcoal to purple toothpaste and oil pulling, a dentist separates teeth whitening facts from social media fiction.

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Oil pulling—the practice of swishing oil around your mouth as a treatment for teeth—has blown up on social media sites like TikTok, and has been around for centuries, but little research has been done ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s no confidence boost quite like having a flawless, megawatt smile. Yet the older we get, the harder (and more expensive!) ...

Oil pulling is not recommended by the American Dental Association for improved oral health. Some studies have suggested the practice might have benefits, but experts say more research is needed. The ...

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram, and you might see videos of people swishing oil as if it were mouthwash. While you may think it’s odd, or write it off as the latest social media health craze, they ...

If your New Year’s plan includes trying coconut oil pulling, it’s important to first understand what dentists say about the potential benefits, side effects and how to do it safely. Anna Gragert ...