To Evaluate the Efficacy of Oil Pulling on Caries Activity of Streptococcus mutans: An In Vivo Study

of RUHS College of Dental Science, Jaipur, after receiving ethical approval from the Institutional Ethics Council.The study comprised patients who had decayed, missing, filled teeth scores of 1-2 and were in good general condition.The study did not include patients who had received fluoride treatments during the previous 2 weeks or who had used antibiotics within the previous 3 months (Flowchart 1).The patients' personal information and medical backgrounds were noted.After thoroughly explaining the technique to them, informed consent was obtained, and the participants were divided into three groups:• Group A: Oil pulling using virgin coconut oil (cold pressed, *Perfora mouthrinse).• Group B: Commercially available fluoride-containing mouthwash (*Kidodent mouthwash).• Group C: Distilled water as a control.