oil pulling after a molar extraction... 
wittlewabbitte
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Morehello
i recently got a molar extracted :-( and got bone grafting done on it.
is it okay to oil pull after a bone grafting operation?
it's been a few weeks already.
thanks in advance... my gums aren't in a good condition overall so i would like to continue to oil pull if possible...
wabbitte
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... pickle77
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MoreThis is a reply to # 1,997,304Hi there.
Just curious as to how long you were oil pulling before the extraction? You said your gums were not in good shape. Do you feel the pulling helped them? I've been pulling for about two months now, and would like your opinion about results-if any. Thanks- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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This is a reply to # 1,997,316well i think i started oil pulling too late for it to make a difference, plus my molar was cracked, so it had to come out.
i have not oil pulled consistently for a long period of time to really be able to say how much difference it would make - but i remember that when i oil pulled, my mouth felt so noticeably "clean"... and when i stopped oil pulling, no amount of brushing etc. made me feel the same level of cleanliness, so that's why i would like to go back to oil pulling.
how do you feel after oil pulling for 2 months?- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... pickle77
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This is a reply to # 1,997,539I went for a routine dental cleaning two days ago. That was about six to seven weeks in. The hygenist said it looked slightly better, and for sure not worse--refering to my loose tooth.
I'm planning to continue. After I told her what I was doing (and of course she didn't know what it was, albeit she's not a skeptic) I had her measure my lower pockets. I go again in three months, and she is going to compare the results.
Personally I think something is happening. The presure on the lower loose tooth seems much relieved most of the time. I have been using the coconut oil,now that I have found a way to keep it warmish. I put the jar on a glass plate on the radiator, and it is ready whenever I want.I had a hard time melting it in my mouth--but the coconut seems to be whitening ever so slightly.
Mr. Cuddly will probably know about your issue. If he doesn't respond, click on his name to get all of his insight. He's informed, humorous and friendly from what I gather.
Good luck.
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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This is a reply to # 1,997,831hey thanks for sharing how to keep coconut oil liquid.. I used to use coconut oil, but now it's just a block of solid :p at the moment i'm using flax oil.
i definitely think that oil pull helps - i add a few drops of oregano oil to make it more potent - i don't know if you tried that.
i'll try to find mrcuddly.. thanks :) and definitely keep sharing your results.. i will do the same.
at the moment i think that my teeth are a little whiter - just cleaner feeling overall.
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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This is a reply to # 1,998,227You wang, wittle wabbit? (Sorry couldn't resist). I've been away for a few days, but the first time I saw your post I didn't answer because I just didn't know the answer.
When I had a tooth extracted, I was told not to do anything that puts pressure in the mouth like sucking on a straw, etc for a few days after. Oil pulling would definitely fits that description. Instead of waiting 3 days to pull, I pulled the second day but without any sucking action - just kind of pushing the oil around my mouth.
Since your post is already 4 days old, you're probably in the clear anyway, but still be very gentle with the swishing for a week or two after just to be safe.
The oregano oil is good for killing bacteria on contact, but not something you want to do for more than a week or two at a time. It IS kind of harsh to use repeatedly and takes the good bacteria with the bad. Not a problem in your current situation, but it wouldn't hurt to go cold turkey for a week here and there. And when you're back to normal only use it if/when you have infections.
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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This is a reply to # 1,999,097hello MrCuddly :)
hehe glad to meet someone else with an overly cute name ;-)
thanks for your advice. i was also concerned because they also did a bone graft operation - supposed to help my bone grow back. would it be safe to oil pull without jeopardizing the process? :-\
may i ask why you had to get your tooth extracted?
i was devastated when they told me they had to extract my molar :-( and tried to keep it as long as i could, but in the end it had to come out.. it seemed as if my gums were rejecting it no matter what, and after the molar was taken out they said it was because it was cracked that the gums were rejecting it... the crack never showed on x-rays...
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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This is a reply to # 2,000,031You're right about the cute name, but I'm a guy so I really have no excuse LOL. I couldn't say for sure about the graft since I'm not a dentist, but oil pulling is usually very harmless for most things. And having less harmful bacteria in the area could only help.
Long story about the extraction. I lost a filling a number of years ago. Oil pulling kept things in order so well that I was lazy about seeing a dentist about it - and very busy with business travel at the time. But it was a dumb idea not to take care of it while it still could have been crowned. Eventually the shell of a tooth broke and the only choices left were root canal (which was recommended), extraction or implant.
I've always been against root canals AND implants. I probably would have gotten a denture if it were the near the front, but fortunately not.
Overall if your dentist says its safe to start swishing oil around in your mouth after an operation, do it for sure. It's hard to imagine getting rid of harmful bacteria and strengthening your gums could be anything but helpful.- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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This is a reply to # 2,000,290wow thanks for sharing your story.
i guess the moral is that sometimes we do need to go to the dentist's ~ !
i haven't mentioned the oil pulling to my dentist - and have started doing it any way like 3 times a week. :) so i will be back to read more helpful posts from you and others from time to time ^_^
have a great weekend ~- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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This is a reply to # 2,000,749You're right - sometimes dentists are unavoidable. Especially to fix previous dental work gone bad. If you were able to have your kids regularly OPing since a young age, I doubt they'd ever need to see a dentist unless they were in some kind of accident with broken teeth, etc.
Sadly my childhood dentist not only decided to fill every tooth in my mouth with mercury, but needing more payments on the Rolls, decided to fill them a second time. Dentists have since told me how unnecessary and unethical that was, but all you can do is shrug.
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... kcasino
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This is a reply to # 1,999,097So just to be clear, it's alright for the bone graft to do oil pulling? It's been a couple of months since the extraction and I really miss it.
Karen- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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This is a reply to # 2,213,752I doubt it would do any harm even the day after - but to be safe I'd give it a week anyway. After a couple of months, you shouldn't worry at all.
In fact I'm sure OP would be a big help in reducing inflammation, helping with some bacterial issues, etc. I'd probably start with coconut oil, or another oil with a few drops of oregano oil added.
Pull away!!- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... goldygo
9 y
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This is a reply to # 2,217,189Don't oil pull while your mouth is still sore.It will irritate it more.
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... goldygo
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... MrCuddly
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This is a reply to # 1,997,831Don't forget to post for your good friends at the oil pulling forum after your visit to the dentist!
I told an old neighbor of mine about oil pulling at a dinner party at his house once - and of course he ridiculed me mercilessly in front of everyone. Then he calls me a few month later to tell me that all his level 4 (pockets) had come down to level 3's or 2's, 3's to 2's or 1, and his shocked oral surgeon actually canceled his appointment for gum surgery. I asked him how he did it and he said he purchased some flax seed oil after I told him about it and had been pulling every day since.
Talk about mixed feelings in his case, but we all love hearing these kind of stories. Good luck!
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... pickle77
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... wittlewabbitte
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- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... #211208
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This is a reply to # 1,997,304Hello, I think it has been awhile since you posted but I am hoping you may somehow get this message. I had a lower molar extracted two days ago. It went wekk, performed by dentist who is holistic minded. I am managing pain with 800mg ibuprofen alternated with 5 mg perkaset every four hours. My question is about infection_ I do not want to use Antibiotics . I did nothing the first two days but I took a few drops of oregano oil under tongue today, also drank about six drops in water. Also took 1/2 tsp Colloidal Silver this morning ( although I don't know how potent since bottle is a fee years old. My question is this... I won't actually do oil pulli g but would it hurt to mix a little oregano oil with coconut oil and just drop it on to the extraction site, or will this some how interfere with the bone grafting material or healing. The site looks pretty good albeit a bit red but I want to be proactive. My dentist prescribed the Antibiotics just in case but she said she was not to concerned as she removes all traces of infection during extraction. My post-extraction care sheet says no pulling or swishing but again I wouldn't do that, I would just put the drops on it and wait a minute or two before letting it drip out of my mouth. Thank in advance for anyone's help.
- Re: oil pulling after a molar extrac... pickle77
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