How to do oil pulling

Oil pulling involves swishing edible oil in your mouth and then spitting it out to help improve teeth and gum health. The practice originates from ancient Ayurveda, traditional medicine from India, and typically involves using coconut oil, sesame oil, or sunflower oil. 

Supporters of oil pulling claim the practice can "pull" harmful bacteria from your mouth for a healthier smile.

However, there's limited evidence to prove oil pulling can improve oral health.

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Still ready to give oil pulling a try? Here's how oil pulling works and how it might benefit your health.  

What Does Oil Pulling Actually Do? 

Studies have shown oil pulling can help reduce the bacteria in saliva that cause plaque, gingivitis, and bad breath.

However, how exactly that translates to improving your teeth and gum health is debatable. Many oil pulling studies include small sample sizes over short periods of time and are poorly designed. There is also no evidence to support claims that oil pulling can whiten teeth, treat asthma, alleviate alle

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