TIL studies indicate that "oil pulling," the ancient practice of swishing a spoonful of sesame oil in the mouth for 15 min. before brushing, significantly reduces the risk of cavities and fights plaque, gingivitis and bad breath better than prescribed chlorhexidine mouthwashes.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5654187/
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I actually do this "swishing" with toothpaste all the time.
I don't spit paste after brushing and do mouthwash swishing / jet wash time!
1hr+ is not unusual either as I watch video or keep busy "cleaning"!
Don't spit out your toothpaste! (Rinse with it a bit.)
