Re: Snopes on Oil Pulling

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

On 4/3/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 4/3/2014 ginabfly said:
It would be great if it really does help whiten teeth, and help with allergies & sinus issues. It sometimes feels like nothing ever does what it claims.

Well for me, it really does. Trust me, I don't have patience to do things that don't work.

It did take about a week for me to begin to notice results though.

I could tell my teeth were whiter after the first time & my teeth weren't obviously yellowed. I was surprised.

Done regularly, oil pulling removed built-up tartar from my teeth. That impresses me more than the whitening. I know people who do oil pulling and, when they went for teeth cleanings, the dentist said there was nothing to clean off.

All the people I know who do oil pulling started for the whitening benefits. I don't know a single person who was looking for some sort of medical miracle.

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/3/2014 ginabfly said:
On 4/3/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
On 4/3/2014 ginabfly said:
It would be great if it really does help whiten teeth, and help with allergies & sinus issues. It sometimes feels like nothing ever does what it claims.

Well for me, it really does. Trust me, I don't have patience to do things that don't work.

It did take about a week for me to begin to notice results though.

I'll give it a try again, hopefully I see results too because I don't have the patience if I don't start to see something happening!

I figured there was no harm: I keep a variety of oils in the house and I usually end up wasting oil because it goes bad before I can use it all. Now I can actually get through a bottle in a timely manner. An added benefit: I haven't struggled with chapped lips since I started oil pulling.

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ItsME · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/3/2014 Marienkaefer2 said:
I do this, and it's helped my sinus issues. I don't think it's a cure all for everything, but for me it has worked.

I agree that it's not for everyone. It took me a couple times to get used to it, but it doesn't bother me at all now.

I think it's an amazing item for cleaning and whitening teeth. Might have to do it more regularly if it would help with my allergies! Thanks.

ItsME · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/3/2014 ginabfly said:

3 minutes, or even 5 minutes is so much more do-able than 20 minutes! I did it for a couple days, and can tolerate the action, but swishing for 20 minutes is an eternity! I might try again if 3 minutes is enough to benefit.

Gina, Just use a teaspoon full, or a little more, and do it when you're taking a shower or doing something else, and you won't notice the time. I probably do it for 5-10 minutes. If I use too much, then I can't wait to spit it out, and don't last as long.

paShar · ‎03-10-2010

I'd be afraid I'd swallow it.

aprilskies · ‎03-09-2010

I did it for about 3 days and stopped. First thing in the morning for me was hard. But, I do think it was helping to whiten my teeth in those few days. I will start doing it again. The white teeth without the chemicals is enough for me. So, healthy teeth and gums are enough. If it helps with anything else, it will be a bonus. If you told me last year I would be oil pulling, I would of laughed out loud. I suppose "never say never" comes to mind. 20 mins is a long time. When I start again, I will just do it for as long as I can.

MomCat · ‎09-12-2010

All it took for me was the description and I knew I would never try this. Grosses me out just thinking about it.

shoekitty · ‎03-10-2010

On 4/3/2014 ennui1 said:
The mere thought of walking around with a mouth full of oil for 20 minutes make me gag. ${#emotions_dlg.blush}$

me too! I feel quesy just thinking about it. When I first heard of "oil pulling' I thought they were talking about a facial treatment, like Biore strips or something.

“sometimes you have to bite your upper lip and put sunglasses on”….Bob Dylan

skyblue · ‎03-14-2010

I bet Gwyneth is responsible for the twenty minute length of time. Surely it's posted on her lifestyle blog. *gag*

ennui1 · ‎06-23-2013

On 4/3/2014 willdob3 said:
Done regularly, oil pulling removed built-up tartar from my teeth. That impresses me more than the whitening. I know people who do oil pulling and, when they went for teeth cleanings, the dentist said there was nothing to clean off.

This happens to me, and it has nothing to do with oil.