Unfortunately many people in the UK don’t have access to dental care. This can be due to homelessness, vulnerability or simply long NHS wait times for dental care. 70 per cent of homeless people have severe dental issues and 15 per cent have reportedly tried to remove their own teeth due to ongoing pain. This is where Dentaid come in.
The term ‘holistic’ was first coined back in the 1920s – from the Greek word holos, meaning “whole.” Today we use it to describe the basic interconnectedness of everything. In medicine and healthcare we use it to mean “the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.”
In short, Oil pulling is a very ancient Ayurvedic practice that originated in India. It involves swishing oil in your mouth to remove bacteria and promote good oral health. Now let's dive deeper into the history and practice.
