Oil pulling: the pros and cons of rinsing with coconut oil!

Table of contents


• - Benefits and advantages of oil pulling
• Oil pulling against cavities
• Gum recession and oil pulling
• Oil pulling for white teeth
• Oil pulling for gingivitis
• Fresh breath and healthy mouth
• - Disadvantages of oil pulling

Do you think good oral hygiene is important? Then it might be worth adding oil pulling to your daily routine. Oil pulling for teeth has many advantages. For example, this ancient Ayurvedic practice helps prevent cavities and makes teeth whiter. We list the benefits of oil pulling for you and also look at whether there are any disadvantages to oil pulling. Coconut oil is often mentioned as the best oil for oil pulling, but other natural oils can also be used.

Benefits and advantages of oil pulling

With oil pulling, you take a tablespoon of coconut oil into your mouth, and then let the oil move through your mouth for ten to fifteen minutes. You chew on it, as it were. The benefits of coconut oil pulling are diverse, as you can see in this oil pulling benefits list:

• The oil also gets to the hard-to-reach places between your teeth, taking food debris, bacteria and plaque with it;
• Your gums become healthy and pink and your teeth whiter;
• Oil pulling reduces the risk of cavities.

By the way, did you know that coconut oil pulling does not only have advantages when it comes to your oral care? Oil pulling for teeth also has positive effects on the rest of your body. For example, it is said to reduce migraines, help you sleep better, and alleviate symptoms of allergies such as hay fever. There are even supposed to be benefits of oil pulling for the skin, as it makes your skin healthier.

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Oil pulling against cavities

Brushing your teeth is important for keeping them healthy. It is also good to extend your oral hygiene routine, for example with tooth brushing and oil pulling for teeth. A regular toothbrush doesn’t reach all the areas of your teeth. As a result, food particles can build up and irritate them. Eventually, this can lead to dental problems such as cavities. Increasing your oral hygiene routine will keep your teeth cleaner and healthier.

Gum recession and oil pulling

Coconut oil pulling can also work very well against gum recession. Gum recession exposes the root surfaces of the teeth. Your teeth are then very sensitive. You notice this especially when you eat or drink something cold or very hot. One of the benefits of oil pulling is that it can help restore the gums. Because the oil removes bacteria and food particles, there is room for your gums to become healthy again.

Oil pulling for white teeth

Plaque soon remains between your teeth. This causes a yellowish layer to remain, which over time can turn brown or black. At first, plaque is not so noticeable. Only when you try oilpulling for your teeth will you notice it. The oil takes the plaque with it, making your teeth whiter. Even in the hard-to-reach places. So you get whiter teeth in a simple, inexpensive way. It is therefore worthwhile to compare your teeth before and after oil pulling.

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Oil pulling for gingivitis

Bacteria left behind in your mouth can eventually cause gum inflammation. The gums will be red, swollen and weak. When you brush your teeth, you will also notice that the gums bleed quickly. Oil pulling with coconut oil can reduce the complaints. The oil removes the bacteria that cause the inflammation, allowing your gums to recover.

Fresh breath and healthy mouth

Do you feel like your breath doesn’t smell fresh? Often bad breath has an underlying cause. Poor oral hygiene can be one cause. When plaque and tartar build up between your teeth, it can cause an unpleasant odour. To keep your mouth fresh and healthy, you can add coconut oil pulling to your daily routine. Oil pulling can be done in the evening, but it is preferable to do it in the morning, on an empty stomach.

Disadvantages of oil pulling

So the benefits of oil pulling are clear, but are there any disadvantages to oil pulling? Firstly, it is important not to use oil pulling for teeth as a substitute for brushing your teeth. The process is inadequate for this purpose. In addition, although the technique of oil pulling is thousands of years old, there is little scientific evidence of its effects. Some people experience side effects with oil pulling, such as flatulence and stomach ache. These side effects are also called oil pulling detox symptoms. Finally, it is worth mentioning that oil pulling is relatively time-consuming, as the oil must remain in your mouth for up to fifteen minutes. Nevertheless, the benefits of oil pulling seem to far outweigh the drawbacks. The coconut oil pulling dangers are small. Therefore, it does not seem to hurt to make it part of your daily routine.

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Written by

Kim Schouten

In recent years, she has worked in various areas to improve oral health care for both young and old. Oral care is an essential part of daily care. This is because good oral care is not only important for the mouth, but also for overall health. Therefore, it is very important to create awareness and share knowledge about this.