I've read oil pulling or oil swishing is great for your teeth and gums.
Makes your gums nice and firm, teeth brighter. It's an old Ayervedic (Indian) health practice.
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Basic Steps for Oil Pulling
Buy cold pressed organic sesame seed or sunflower oil. Expeller pressed seems to be okay for some oils. Other’s on the Oil Pulling Forum have tried Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and other natural plant oils. Just make sure that whatever oil you buy that it is cold pressed and organic with no chemicals in it.
Pull oil first thing in the morning when you get up. If you have brushed and flossed your teeth the night before then you should not have any food stuck between your teeth. There may be a buildup in your mouth of the bacteria that grew there over night. Rinse and swish your mouth out several times with warm water before putting in 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Swish the oil and also pull it between your teeth occasionally. Make chewing motions from time to time so as to draw saliva into your mouth. Do not do it so vigorously as to wear yourself out but keep it gentle most of the time. Keep this up for 20 minutes.
If you have an infection pocket or bad tooth, etc then concentrate in that area a bit. I also often massage areas of my mouth where I feel discomfort or old infection in the area. Most areas where I felt discomfort have already disappeared. Also, you may find it helpful to massage your sinuses a bit while you are pulling.
It is suggested that you sit down and rest, pray, etc while you are doing this. I have only done this a few times as usually I have something to do. If you have to do something at the same time just be conscious of what you are doing so that you keep pulling effectively.
After 15 or 20 minutes the oil should be more watery and have a foamy white appearance. Spit it out into the garbage or a baggie stuffed with paper towels. Don’t spit it in your sink or it may begin to stink after while. Also, I do not believe it is recommended to spit it in your toilet.
Now clean your mouth by brushing your teeth and gums and tongue with a toothbrush and whatever you use to brush your teeth. Many people who practice oil pulling do not use fluoride toothpaste or any products, including commercial mouth washes, which contain fluoride. Fluoride is a radical substance that can produce harm to the body. Fluoride does not help the enamel of adult teeth. Keeping the teeth clean at all ages will prevent cavities and there are many products out there that will do that. One just has to clean the mouth and teeth after eating. There are suggested items to use on the forum if you look.
You may oil pull first thing in the morning before you eat, and any time during the day as long as it has been 4 hours since you have eaten, and 1 hour since you have had any beverage. In other words, only oil pull on an empty stomach.