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‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time?

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By Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Before there was toothpaste, there was coconut oil. Without a toothbrush in hand, many of our ancestors pulled oil between their teeth. The ancient tradition has had a revival. “Oil pulling” is all over the internet.

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    By Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Before there was toothpaste, there was coconut oil. Without a toothbrush in hand, many of our ancestors pulled oil between their teeth. The ancient tradition has had a revival. “Oil pulling” is all over the internet.

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