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Can You Cure a Toothache by Putting an Aspirin On It?(0)

13 August 2010

You can’t cure a toothache by putting an aspirin on it.  In fact, if you hold aspirin against a tooth long enough, it can damage your gums and other soft tissues inside of your mouth. Aspirin is able to damage the tissues in your mouth because it is an acid – acetylsalicylic acid to be [...]

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What Is Oil Pulling Therapy and Can it Improve Dental Health?

Oil pulling therapy is an ancient medicinal technique that is used to improve oral health. Oil Pulling therapy involves putting a tablespoon of vegetable oil (usually sunflower or sesame seed oil) into your mouth and swishing it around like mouthwash for an extended period of time.  It is recommended to do this on an empty [...]

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