Question from Natalie
I want to try oil pulling, but would like to buy a toothbrush sanitizer to use afterwards. I found one called UVZ Health Systems ESA302 Wall Mount Family Toothbrush Sanitizer at amazon. Do you think this is a good sanitizer? Since there’s lots of toxins that I will be brushing out of my mouth when oil pulling I figured I should probably buy something to kill the bacteria. Thanks for any info.
Debra’s Answer
I personally don’t think it’s necessary to have a big plastic box to sanitize your toothbrush. And it may not even be necessary to sanitize your toothbrush. I don’t and I have no dental problems.
A dental website says:
So unless you have an infection, there’s no need to sanitize.
I’ve done oil pulling too, and my understanding is that it is pulling toxins out of your body, which are not necessarily bacteria. I think a good rinse of your mouth is the most important thing, and you can also rinse or soak your brush in hot water.
