Oil Pulling

abigail7456 · ‎03-10-2010

Anyone here tried this process?

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

I have.

Do you mean using coconut oil (warmed up to liquid) to swish between your teeth?

My dentist told me it is a good way to keep your gums healthy. He said coconut oil is an antiseptic.

I got orange flavored coconut oil...you can use it for a lot of different things too.

susan_ca · ‎04-18-2013

I tried it once using coconut oil I purchased from costco. The swishing in your mouth for 20 minutes is ..... well.... interesting...... lol..... 'cus in addition to the oil, there's saliva keep adding to it. hahaha. It's not a bad experience, though. I've been meaning to do it again once per week, but keep forgetting. )

depglass · ‎03-10-2010

Why is oil better than mouthwash?

azkatail · ‎03-31-2010

I have been doing this every morning for the past six months. Dental hygienist was amazed at my last cleaning....said there was minimal plague...and I have had trouble with that for the last few years. I also would get at least one if not two or three bad sinus infections a year. I have had none since I have started doing this on a regular basis. I have been using untoasted sesame oil but I think I will try to the coconut oil next.

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

I have done oil pulling. It is great for whitening teeth with no risk & has health benefits when using good oils. Done consistently, it will even get rid of built up plaque. Do an internet search on the subject to read all sorts of health benefits.

I prefer using organic sesame oil (not roasted) but have also used virgin coconut oil. Most oils are not good for oil pulling. Do not try this with olive oil.

Marge · ‎07-04-2011

the swishing in the mouth is also suppose to help pull toxins out of your body. Use organic, non-refined coconut or sesame or safflower oil. I use coconut. It helps whiten teeth (I noticed this right away), it's an antiseptic and helps prevent tooth decay and again suppose to pull toxins from your body.

After the 20 mins, spit it in the trash - do not swallow or spit in sink. Coconut oil will reharden and can mess up your house plumbing. And if it actually pulls toxins out, you don't want to re-swallow them.

aprilskies · ‎03-09-2010

I have done it twice so far but then havent done it since. This definitely takes some time and I need to make time for it. I use organic sesame oil unfined as well. It like the taste of it. Definitely read instructions before you get started. With everything stated above, I would just add, when you are done swishing, rinse you mouth out with salt and water or listerine or something and then brush your teeth.

I am going to try and make this a habit and see if there really are any benefits. Just keeping the gums really healthy is enough benefit for me.

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

I want to add my thanks to OP for asking about it. I've been meaning to start oil pulling regularly again but keep forgetting. This is my reminder to start again today.