I tried Oil Pulling for a YEAR | how my teeth changed

Oil pulling is the practice of swishing a type of edible oil around in your mouth to clean and whiten your teeth. According to Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient practice with its roots in India, oil pulling helps to whiten your teeth. It also contributes to overall health, Ayurvedic practitioners say. 

Performing oil pulling is simple—you just put a tablespoon or so of oil into your mouth, and move it around.¹ To get the benefits, you need to keep the oil moving around your mouth for a long time—five to 20 minutes each day. According to Ayurvedic practices, that gives the oil enough time to draw out toxins and leave your mouth clean.

Oil pulling dates back to a time before tooth brushing. It was believed to help remove plaque from teeth and boost the health of teeth, tongue, and gums. Other suggested benefits of oil pulling include:

• Kills harmful bacteria in your mouth
• Reduces plaque
• May help prevent tooth decay
• Improves bad breath
• May improve gum health

According to Ayurvedic medicine, oil pulling also helps with overall health by clearing toxins from the body. Ayurvedic practitioners believe that oil pulling can clear the sinuses, reduce headaches, and reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation has been linked to a variety of illnesses, from arthritis to heart diseaseModern science hasn’t yet proven any impact of oil pulling on overall health, but it’s likely that giving oil pulling a try won’t hurt your overall health either.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/oil-pulling-5083468