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We’ve all seen articles on the miracle of oil pulling and its untold health benefits. But how much of this is true? Let’s examine this practice a little more deeply to see if there’s anything to the craze. What exactly is oil pulling? The practice itself is quite simple: you take a tablespoon of edible oil (coconut seems to be especially popular, but you can use sesame, sunflower, olive, etc.) and swish with it, pulling it through the teeth for anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes.

It’s easy not to think about it - why would what’s going on in our mouth affect the rest of our body? As it turns out, the mouth is more than just a vehicle for food to enter our system! The oral environment is a breeding ground for bacteria, both good and bad. How we take care of it directly impacts the health of our body overall. Let’s consider the relationship between periodontal disease and diabetes as a prime example. Periodontal disease and diabetes is a two way street;

There are certain things we’ve all been taught about keeping our teeth healthy: brush, floss, rinse, repeat! Oral health is a bit more...

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Treating decay in baby teeth is essential to your child's oral health

Most of us have heard of the term obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but do we know what it means and how serious it can be? Read on to learn...

Chances are you’ve heard of Botox® before - it’s consistently gained popularity since its first use back in 1978 to treat eye muscle...

Dental veneers in Chicago IL might be the perfect solution if you're unhappy with how your smile looks. This cosmetic dental technique...

A frenectomy in Chicago IL is simply the surgical removal of a frenulum or a small fold of tissue that prevents a given organ in your...

You wouldn’t think what you drink would have as strong an effect on your teeth as what you eat - after all, doesn’t the liquid wash...

Chances are we’ve all had canker sores (or to get technical, aphthous stomatitis). These annoyances present as painful sores inside the...

Most folks don’t think to look for Sodium Laureth or Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) until they start having an issue, and then they realize it’s...

As if pregnant women didn’t have enough to contend with; apparently no system in the body is off limits when carrying a little one,...

The concept that oral health and systemic health in Chicago IL have a direct connection is certainly not novel. For years researchers...

Hi! My name’s Jess - I’m the practice development specialist here at Strobel Dentistry and the main contributor to this blog (we usually...

How to Take Care of Your Teeth at Home There are three essential components to great oral hygiene care at home in Chicago IL : brushing,...