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Oil pulling
I am very much prone to cavities ..
I have a root canal down in the right upper last tooth.
On which I didn't get the cap done.. all the filling have been out for a year now and it pains very bad some time.
In the right side dow teeths I have all my teeths filling..
And on the left side .. down I am having black lines between the teeths
I do brush 2 times in a day and use a antiseptic mouth wash.
I don't do floss because I am scared that I may hurt my gums.
I don't eat sugar much.
I have stopped chewing from the righ side of my mouth as it hurts and the root canel tooth fills with food.
I am not sure it i am right about not eating from right side, however I can't eat.
So my question is can I do the oil pulling, will all these issues. ??
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Hello, first of all I'm glad that you are brushing twice a day, but brushing without flossing is not going to help you in preventing future cavities.
You need to start flossing either use a conventional string or waterpik (if you are afraid of the gum bleeding).
Next is you need to get a comprehensive check (using x-rays) up done, to check the status of existing fillings and missed out cavities.
Once all this is sorted, the pain and discomfort will surely reduce.
Also ask the dentist about the right brush and technique.
Oil pulling is not yet proven as a valid modality to prevent cavities, sorry.
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Visit nearby dentist for complete dental checkup
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Watch YouTube videos on waterpik.
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Oil pulling can be done .
Go gargles with warm saline water
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Best solution is get a cap onto the root canal treated tooth otherwise the tooth may fracture. Because after root canal tooth will become dead so it is important to secure it with cap. So, visit your nearest dentist and get a cap over it. Oil pulling is just for temporary relief it’s not a permanent solution by placing a cap over it you can save your tooth for a longer period.
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