This was one of my mom's discoveries like 10 years ago when she started learning about holistic health. Let me tell you that she hated it because she has a very sensitive gag reflex. So, when I came across this method on TikTok I commented it to my mom, but my she told me her experience and how she couldn't handle it. So I let it go. However, a few months ago I had some cavity issues, and I was desperate to find solutions for the pain. I was suffering so much I couldn't wash my teeth without feeling that overwhelming pain in my gums and tooth. My dentist wouldn't give me an appointment until a few days or a week, so I had to find a solution. I went on Pinterest, TikTok, Google, and the best recommendation was either swishing water with salt in your mouth, which I had already tried and seen no difference, or oil pulling. I decided to just wing it and give it a try, even though my mom was scared for me, but I was desperate. So, not knowing what it would taste like or be like I got a tbsp of coconut oil and put it in my mouth and started swishing it. I had mentally prepared to do it for 10 min, but as I started reading The Bible I completely lost track of time. I was so impressed how easy it was, and that even though sometimes you taste it, it tastes good cause its coconut oil. 

Benefits of Oil Pulling

• Better oral health

• Whitens teeth

• Reduces bad breath

• Reduces gum inflammation

• Helps treat cavities

• Prevents cavities and gingivitis.

What does Oil Pulling Do?

Oil Pulling is the best solution that targets all the bacteria in your mouth that causes gingivitis, plaque, bad breath, etc. It accomplishes this by pulling out all the bacteria and toxins from your tongue, the glands under your tongue, and the blood vessels under the tongue. By cleansing your mouth from these bacteria you can maintain a better oral health.

How To Start

Start off by finding some oil in your house or buy some from your supermarket, it can be olive oil, coconut oil, or sesame oil. Personally, I used coconut oil and I find it tastes good, and it is much healthier than other oils. Then, go ahead and grab 1 tbsp of the oil you chose and start gargling it in your mouth. Put a timer for the time you would want. I recommend starting off with 5-10 min, and gradually increase that time. The first time I tried it I could only do 15 min. But the next time 20 min was very easy to do, and soon I was even doing 30 min. The recommended time is about 10-20 min. Once, the time has finished spit out the oil onto a trashcan, and it should have turned into a white color. Do not spit it out into a sink because since it is oil with time it can build up residue and get clogged. After, rinse your mouth with water and brush your teeth like you normally would. 

What Oil Should I Buy?

You might be wondering what oil to buy, what brand is the most natural, which one gives the best results, etc. These are some ofthe best oil used for oil pulling:

• Coconut Oil

• Sesame Oil

• Sunflower Oil

• Olive Oil

Overall, COCONUT OIL is the most common for oil pulling, and also very popular for cooking. 

This is the Coconut Oil I buy, and I use it for Oil Pulling and for cooking tons of Recipes.