Oral care5 min
Sesame Oil Rub for the Gums
Massage one drop of sesame oil on the gums with a clean finger, then spit it out and rinse. This is a mouth habit, not a treatment for gum disease.
A drop of sesame oil on the gums
Rubbing a little oil on the gums is an old kitchen custom. Here the amount is one drop, not a mouthful held for a long time. The oil is spread gently and then spat out, so it does not become something you swallow.
Wash the hands before a finger goes in the mouth. Bleeding that is new, a loose tooth, swelling, or pain on chewing needs a dentist. Oil will not clear an infection.
Ingredients
- 1 drop to a quarter teaspoon of sesame oil
- A few extra drops of the same sesame oil only if the first drop misses the front gums
- Sesame oil left at room warmth, not heated until hot
How to prepare
- Wash your hands and take a single drop of sesame oil on a clean index finger.
- If the oil is fridge-cold, let it stand until it feels neutral, not hot.
How to use
- Massage the outer gums gently for half a minute, then spit the oil out.
- Rinse with plain water and spit that out too.
- Do this at most once a day, and still brush as usual.
Helpful habits
- Before breakfast is a practical time, because the mouth is rinsed afterward.
- A tiny amount is the method. A large gulp is not this recipe.
Precautions
- Spit the sesame oil out. Do not swallow it.
- Stop if the gums sting, swell, or bleed more than a usual speck from brushing.
- This does not treat gum disease, ulcers, or a tooth infection. See a dentist for those.
Frequently asked questions
Should I swallow the sesame oil after rubbing the gums?
- No. Spit the oil out, then rinse with water and spit that out as well.
Can sesame oil cure gum disease?
- No. It is a gentle mouth habit. It does not replace brushing or a dentist.
How much sesame oil goes on the gums?
- One drop, or at most a quarter teaspoon. More is not better.
