Oil pulling for your mouth (1 Viewer)

[gianmarco]

Has anyone tried this? I just heard about it from someone at work and did some quick reading. Hasn't been proven to work in formal trials but some people swear by it and it doesn't seem to have any risks to it.

Cliff notes: Take 1 tsp of coconut oil and swish it in your mouth a couple times a day to remove bacteria (and bad breath).

Oil pulling

More oil pulling

 

[Da Guru]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

 

[gianmarco]

Why did you get tired? Is it because of how long you need to keep it in?

 

[bostonfred]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

 

[FUBAR]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

Mine said I had a real purty mouth.

 

[snogger]

Has anyone tried this? I just heard about it from someone at work and did some quick reading. Hasn't been proven to work in formal trials but some people swear by it and it doesn't seem to have any risks to it.

Cliff notes: Take 1 tsp of coconut oil and swish it in your mouth a couple times a day to remove bacteria (and bad breath).

Oil pulling

More oil pulling

In order to oil pull, you put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth, then swish it around for 15-20 minutes.

15 to 20 minutes??

 

[jonessed]

Has anyone tried this? I just heard about it from someone at work and did some quick reading. Hasn't been proven to work in formal trials but some people swear by it and it doesn't seem to have any risks to it.

Cliff notes: Take 1 tsp of coconut oil and swish it in your mouth a couple times a day to remove bacteria (and bad breath).

Oil pulling

More oil pulling

In order to oil pull, you put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth, then swish it around for 15-20 minutes.

15 to 20 minutes??

I think he meant hours. It's an all-day process for those truly dedicated to oral health.

 

[Dentist]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

 

[Hov34]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

But that's 3 things and the oil is just 1 thing. This is Amurica. I'll go for the shortcut.

 

[Tiger Fan]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

 

[Apple Jack]

why?

 

[TenTimes]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

liked and bumped with a for effect

 

[joffer]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

gum implants

 

[SWC]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

hey dentist serious question here brohan do they both work the same or is one better than the other thank you for answwering

 

[Dentist]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

hey dentist serious question here brohan do they both work the same or is one better than the other thank you for answwering

floss, brush, mouthwash - proven effectiveness

 

[Dentist]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

www.showerfloss.com

i use one myself and love it.

You will have to replace the tip ($2) every year and if you have hard water you'll need to soak the entire contraption in vinegar once a year to clean out deposits.

 

[Brony]

Why did you get tired? Is it because of how long you need to keep it in?

He says he did it for a month. Wouldn't you get tired too?

 

[Tiger Fan]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

www.showerfloss.com

i use one myself and love it.

You will have to replace the tip ($2) every year and if you have hard water you'll need to soak the entire contraption in vinegar once a year to clean out deposits.

thx

 

[B-Deep]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

www.showerfloss.com

i use one myself and love it.

You will have to replace the tip ($2) every year and if you have hard water you'll need to soak the entire contraption in vinegar once a year to clean out deposits.

is that better than non shower water picks?

 

[B-Deep]

logically i know the water in the sink is the same water as the water in my shower, but something still seems gross about putting the shower water in my mouth to floss my teeth

 

[matuski]

logically i know the water in the sink is the same water as the water in my shower, but something still seems gross about putting the shower water in my mouth to floss my teeth

it is the water you use to clean yourself....

 

[Dentist]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

www.showerfloss.com

i use one myself and love it.

You will have to replace the tip ($2) every year and if you have hard water you'll need to soak the entire contraption in vinegar once a year to clean out deposits.

is that better than non shower water picks?

better in terms of effectiveness? no

but it's cheaper, shoots out nice warm water, takes up no counter space, and never leaves a mess

 

[Dentist]

logically i know the water in the sink is the same water as the water in my shower, but something still seems gross about putting the shower water in my mouth to floss my teeth

if it makes you feel any better the water is diverted before it reaches your shower head.

But honestly this statement makes no sense. either your water is clean or it isn't... i'm not asking you to use toilet water... although if you do - shoot some vids, i know a producer looking for that type of footage.

 

[B-Deep]

logically i know the water in the sink is the same water as the water in my shower, but something still seems gross about putting the shower water in my mouth to floss my teeth

it is the water you use to clean yourself....

i dunno, seems a step to close to drinking your bathwater

I KNOW it is not the same thing, this is the same water that comes out of the sink, i get it

still, kinda gives me the willys

i am odd like that

 

[B-Deep]

logically i know the water in the sink is the same water as the water in my shower, but something still seems gross about putting the shower water in my mouth to floss my teeth

if it makes you feel any better the water is diverted before it reaches your shower head.

But honestly this statement makes no sense. either your water is clean or it isn't... i'm not asking you to use toilet water... although if you do - shoot some vids, i know a producer looking for that type of footage.

lol

i totally get it makes no sense

 

[chauncey]

There is an old thread on this somewhere but I'll just assume it got lost in the upgrade. I used coconut oil for pulling a year ago. I did it for about a month, swishing it around for twenty minutes each time. I can't say my teeth were any whiter but my mouth, gums, and teeth did feel cleaner, smoother, and healthier. It may have been a placebo effect, who knows. If you do decide to oil pull be sure not to spit down the drain.

There are tons of stories on the internet about the benefits of oil pulling but you will never find any scientific studies on the practice. There is no financial gain for the dental industry so they leave it alone. Same way the medical field has no interest in studies about the benefits of natural healing.

 

[cstu]

My wife is Indian (didn't grow up there) and had never heard of this.

 

[Dentist]

There are tons of stories on the internet about the benefits of oil pulling but you will never find any scientific studies on the practice. There is no financial gain for the dental industry so they leave it alone. Same way the medical field has no interest in studies about the benefits of natural healing.

i figured this thread would head in this direction at some point.

I can't speak for the medical industry but the dental industry has come up with every gimmick in the book to try and get people to brush, floss, and rinse in hopes to reduce the amount of dental decay... it's extremely prevalent and we wish to reduce it because the most decay occurs in the people least able to afford to treat it in the first place.

But people don't want it. If i could get people to oil swish and it would clean them up well, then go knock your socks off and do it... just do SOMETHING.. anything! Swish oil, mouthwash, urine, whatever... just stop rotting out the work we do.

 

[B-Deep]

There are tons of stories on the internet about the benefits of oil pulling but you will never find any scientific studies on the practice. There is no financial gain for the dental industry so they leave it alone. Same way the medical field has no interest in studies about the benefits of natural healing.

i figured this thread would head in this direction at some point.

I can't speak for the medical industry but the dental industry has come up with every gimmick in the book to try and get people to brush, floss, and rinse in hopes to reduce the amount of dental decay... it's extremely prevalent and we wish to reduce it because the most decay occurs in the people least able to afford to treat it in the first place.

But people don't want it. If i could get people to oil swish and it would clean them up well, then go knock your socks off and do it... just do SOMETHING.. anything! Swish oil, mouthwash, urine, whatever... just stop rotting out the work we do.

i don;t see how swishing oil for 20 minutes a day is supposed to be so much easier than flossing



and why don't oil companies fund a study

 

[The General]

Am I reading the 20 minutes thing correctly? That's everyday?

 

[El Floppo]

Why did you get tired? Is it because of how long you need to keep it in?

 

[grateful zed]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

hi there

 

[Chaz McNulty]

There is an old thread on this somewhere but I'll just assume it got lost in the upgrade. I used coconut oil for pulling a year ago. I did it for about a month, swishing it around for twenty minutes each time. I can't say my teeth were any whiter but my mouth, gums, and teeth did feel cleaner, smoother, and healthier. It may have been a placebo effect, who knows. If you do decide to oil pull be sure not to spit down the drain.

There are tons of stories on the internet about the benefits of oil pulling but you will never find any scientific studies on the practice. There is no financial gain for the dental industry so they leave it alone. Same way the medical field has no interest in studies about the benefits of natural healing.

 

[gianmarco]

Why did you get tired? Is it because of how long you need to keep it in?

I actually changed "keep it in your mouth" to just "keep it in", just as an fyi.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

You guys big ear candling fans?

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

You guys big ear candling fans?

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[Officer Pete Malloy]

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[FlapJacks]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

My dentist told me I had the nicest chest he'd ever shat upon...

 

[Homer J Simpson]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

My dentist told me I had the nicest chest he'd ever shat upon...

Hey we have the same guy!

 

[chauncey]

There is an old thread on this somewhere but I'll just assume it got lost in the upgrade. I used coconut oil for pulling a year ago. I did it for about a month, swishing it around for twenty minutes each time. I can't say my teeth were any whiter but my mouth, gums, and teeth did feel cleaner, smoother, and healthier. It may have been a placebo effect, who knows. If you do decide to oil pull be sure not to spit down the drain.

Coconut oil does make a great lube. Reading my post with that in mind it sounds like I was rubbing one out for 20 minutes and expecting my oral health to improve.

 

[chauncey]

You guys big ear candling fans?

Does that #### really work?

I'd also be interested in hearing about essential oils if anyone has experience with those.

 

[Wingnut]

You guys big ear candling fans?

Came here to post this.

 

[MC Gas Money]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

This is good advice guys.

He has no financial stake in your teeth rotting.

 

[parasaurolophus]

I actually did this for a month before my last dental cleaning. When the gal was cleaning my teeth she commented on how little plaque I had and how good my teeth looked. Did not feel any health benefits. Got tired of doing it though.

my dentist told me I had the nicest teeth he'd ever come across

This a chicken or egg scenario?

 

[pollardsvision]

White people have too damn much time on their hands.

 

[TenTimes]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

www.showerfloss.com

i use one myself and love it.

You will have to replace the tip ($2) every year and if you have hard water you'll need to soak the entire contraption in vinegar once a year to clean out deposits.

Got one of these a few days ago based on this recommendation (came with 2 tips, added 2 more to my order). Tickles at first but that goes away after a few uses. It's easily going to turn me in to a daily rather than weekly flosser.

How long do you floss during each session? Is it a slow pass across the gum line, or a pause at each gap between teeth for a few seconds routine?

 

[AAABatteries]

I'd also be interested in hearing about essential oils if anyone has experience with those.

The vaporizer works ok as a humidifier and can also be used to make the room smell good - that's all I got.

 

[Jack White]

Got an email from Dave From Paleohacks on this topic the other day:

Introducing the Coconut Oil Pulling Method:

Modern naturopathic practitioners are joining with ancient Ayurvedic health practitioners in an understanding of just how powerful a detoxification and healing tool oil pulling really is.

Although coconut oil is not the only oil that can be used to oil pull (others include sesame, sunflower and olive), I'm a big fan of its long list of health-promoting properties (for both oil pulling and/or coconut oil ingestion), listed below:

• Antibacterial—stops bacteria that cause gum disease, throat infections, urinary tract infections and ulcers in their tracks.
• Anticarcinogenic—keeps dangerous cancer cells from spreading while boosting immunity.
• Antifungal—destroys infection-promoting fungus and yeast.
• Anti-inflammatory—suppresses inflammation and repairs tissue.
• Antimicrobial—inactivates harmful microbes and fights infection.
• Antioxidant—protects from free radical damage.
• Antiparasitic—can help rid the body of tapeworms and other parasites.
• Anti-protozoa—kills protozoan infection in the gut.
• Antiviral—helps to kill dangerous viruses that cause influenza, measles, hepatitis and more.

Some positive side effects of oil pulling may include the following:

• Overall strengthening of teeth, gums and jaw
• Plaque prevention
• Prevention of halitosis (bad breath)
• Prevention of cavities and diseases such as gingivitis
• Prevention of lip, mouth and throat dryness
• Possible remedy for jaw soreness and TMJ
• Relief of migraine headache
• Hormone imbalance correction
• Inflammation reduction
• Support of normal kidney function
• Relief from sinus congestion
• Relief from eczema
• Improved vision
• Pain reduction
• Aids in detoxification
• Helps with insomnia

Follow these instructions to perform the oil pulling method:

1. Oil pulling should be done on an empty stomach (preferably first thing in the morning)

2. Use one tablespoon of organic virgin coconut oil – you may want to start with ½ tablespoon and work your way up to a tablespoon.

3. Swish the oil around in your mouth slowly and be sure that the oil reaches all parts of your mouth – do not swallow.

4. Swish for five to ten minutes. Try to work up to twenty minutes if you can.

5. Spit out all of the oil when you are done and rinse your mouth with water.

6. Brush with a natural toothpaste afterwards.

I have personally noticed that my teeth feel much stronger, cleaner, and my breath definitely feels fresher (especially in the morning!)
Daily oil pulling with organic coconut oil along with consuming a healthy diet, getting plenty of exercise and sleep will help your body stay sharp and ready to defend the onslaught of toxins you face each day.

And you might just blow your dentists mind the next time you see him!

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

@ "I've noticed my teeth feel much stronger"

 

[Keerock]

don't

floss, brush, mouthwash... same results at a fraction of the cost and douchbaggery

any new things on the market for those who hate to floss?

Dentures.