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The Effect of a Novel Natural Oil-Pulling Oral Rinse on Oral Microflora, Dental Plaque, and Gingivitis: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Cureus · Patel C, Patel G, Desai N · 2026-07-27

A novel oil-pulling oral rinse reduced gram-negative bacteria and improved plaque and gingivitis scores over 15 days, performing comparably or better than an alcohol-based mouthwash with fewer side effects like dryness.

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