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Old 11-15-2011, 02:08 PM   #1
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I had an abcess a couple of weeks ago. I got antibiotics and then went to the dentist and he promptly sent me to endodontist (root canal). I guess the root or something, he dind't explain? I didn't go to endodontist, cuz I have nothing resembling the $1000-$1200 it cost. And until I have a LOT more problems, I'm not having it extracted.

A friend told me about the oil-pulling, which I"m going to call oilswishing, since I see it cleaning the mouth, even deep pockets, but am not so sure about the whole "detox" aspect.

My teeth and gums feel AMAZING. I truly do feel a difference, and its been less than a week. I just wanted to share. The hassle is getting up early and doing it before having coffee, but its worth it.
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Old 11-15-2011, 02:48 PM   #2
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Fyi on the root canal (I have no idea how the oil might impact this - this is from a totally conventional dentistry standpoint) when it causes problems, which can be from a few days -> months, it will likely be a more severe infection. People have died from unattended tooth infection (dh knew one ) I know this doesn't have any impact on your inability to afford the tx it's always best to keep a tooth if you can, but if you can't, and care credit is not an option, I know a very good oral surgeon in your area.
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Old 11-15-2011, 02:55 PM   #3
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How do you do this oil- pulling?
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Old 11-15-2011, 04:24 PM   #4
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Fyi on the root canal (I have no idea how the oil might impact this - this is from a totally conventional dentistry standpoint) when it causes problems, which can be from a few days -> months, it will likely be a more severe infection. People have died from unattended tooth infection (dh knew one ) I know this doesn't have any impact on your inability to afford the tx it's always best to keep a tooth if you can, but if you can't, and care credit is not an option, I know a very good oral surgeon in your area.

I'm acquiring dental insurance. It will help alleviate some of the costs. So I'll wait till next infection.

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oh here's a site about it. http://oilpulling.com/oilpullingmethod.htm
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nevermind. I got my question answered in the link above.
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Keep doing it. Dont' put too much in your mouth. Actually, it didn't bother me much I guess. It thins out and gets watery about half way in. I'm lucky, it didn' tmake me gag. Though the sesame oil h as too much taste for me to taste it for 20 minutes, kwim? Sunflower oil has virtually NO taste. Though I swear I got more "results" from the sesame oil. It's insanely expensive though.
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It is great! I need to start it again.

Fwiw, I would never, ever get a root canal. I've had teeth pulled but I'll never have a rc. They're linked to many chronic diseases. The very best dentists I've seen refuse to do them or even refer them out.
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Sorry for the hijack, but I have to share the website of a dentist I recently learned about. My ND has attended seminars where he was the speaker.

His site talks about the dangers of root canals & the alternative he uses, which is a laser. My ND says he's the country's expert on laser dentistry (including treating a cavity using a laser instead of a drill.) But I guess other laser dentists are popping up. Interesting stuff.
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Lemme' know if you want to hear my nephew's horror story from when he ignored a dental abscess.
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Sure, tell me the horror story. Also, I'd like to know why an extraction is better than root canal. I do NOT want to be toothless!!! I kinda have big feelings about it, frankly LOL.
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Extra virgin coconut oil works fantastic.
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Sure, tell me the horror story. Also, I'd like to know why an extraction is better than root canal. I do NOT want to be toothless!!! I kinda have big feelings about it, frankly LOL.
http://drlinagarcia.com/articles.php there are articles here on dental infections as well as r oot canals . They're pdf files so I couldn't link directly to each article. I went to dr garcia for a second opinion. I would love to have her as my dentist but she's 90 minutes from me.

You wouldn't be toothless. you'd get a bridge or a partial which cost about the same as a root canal. If you have the money you can get implants but they're expensive and not covered by insurance, typically.
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