milovany Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 If you don't know what that is, you probably got nothing for me. :D I started oil pulling this week. Anyone out there done this? Care to share about your experience? Would love to hear anything you have to share. If I'm wasting my time, I'd appreciate hearing your opinion. If you've had some success with various things, I'd appreciate hear about that, too. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I have done with olive oil and coconut oil. Don't know if it helps but I figured it cannot hurt. My teeth are generally good anyway and I want to keep it that way. Went to the dentist 5 months ago and he did not find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I've not been regular with the dentist for years and have to go in for super-cleanings next week (two sessions because there's too much for one session). Wouldn't it be loverly if the oil pulling made my dentist say, "Wow, did we mess up on this analysis? This can't be the same mouth." :D From what I read, oil pulling isn't just for dental health, but for detoxing and whole-body health. Like you, there can't be any harm in it so I'll keep doing it for awhile. It's hard to hold out for 20 minutes. Does it take you that long to get to the white/thin stage? Edited November 1, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dandelion Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I've been thinking about trying it, since I keep coming across references to the many health benefits. Now that it's been mentioned on the WTM boards, I absolutely must try it. ;) One of my favorite alternative health sites, earthclinic.com, has a page dedicated to oil pulling with lots of feedback (good and bad) from people who have tried this method. Here's the page: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I did it for a few months several years ago. Not long-term, but still, it felt like forever. It was hard to hold out for that 20 minutes, and never got easier. I also did not enjoy doing it first thing in the morning - eek. Anything before coffee is not fun. BTW, I used sunflower oil, as we had allergies to the other alternatives. So my experience may differ a bit. My teeth have always been good (knock on wood), so I didn't seem much change there. I felt that it was helpful, but have nothing concrete to back up my feeling. I was using it for whole body detox, while on a hefty medication regimen. I was also using detox foot pads! LOL, when one is desperate, we'll try anything, right? ...Tangent there, sorry... I did think the detox worked. But again, I was using more than one detox method (dry brushing, oil pulling, epsom salt baths, foot pads, supplements, goodness, the list goes on...). It's hard to lay the results at the foot of any particular technique. On a different note, I had a strange experience while on IV Rocephin... Hardened plaque on my teeth, in between cleanings, would literally fall off. It was the strangest experience. Only happened for the 5 months I was on Rocephin, but it was interesting while it lasted! Some of that time period overlapped with the oil pulling, so that may have been connected, on some level, but I think that it started prior to the oil pulling. It's been a few years, so it's hard to remember. Good luck. Keep us posted. I may want to pull out the oil again, if you have good results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaM Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 It was hard to hold out for that 20 minutes, and never got easier. :iagree: I made it all of 3 days before I just couldn't stand it any more. If I am going to detox we do a juice fast for a few weeks. This time around we are doing 30 days of paleo/primal to detox. I also enjoy Epsom salt baths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I used sunflower oil several months ago. I want to get back to it. My mouth felt great. I was waiting for my teeth to get whiter but I don't think I did it long enough(about2 week). I did have um, an interesting side effect in the uh, bathroom area. Hm. It really cleaned things out.:confused::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I've tried it a handful of times with coconut oil. The oil pulling itself went fine, but I have too hard a time finding 20 minutes when people will leave me alone for it :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 One of my favorite alternative health sites, earthclinic.com, has a page dedicated to oil pulling with lots of feedback (good and bad) from people who have tried this method. Here's the page: http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/oil_pulling.html Thank you for this link! I appreciate reading the testimonies of others. So many people comment on their teeth getting whiter -- I've had naturally yellowish teeth for a long time (no coffee, no wine, nothing else regularly that would stain teeth), so that would be a great benefit. :iagree: I made it all of 3 days before I just couldn't stand it any more. It does take some concentrated effort. I have found that reading the above link while swishing made the time go faster. :tongue_smilie:I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be doing the tiny little swallows at the back of my throat (not swallowing the oil, just the natural reflex of swallowing, but that helps me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I've been thinking about trying it, since I keep coming across references to the many health benefits. Now that it's been mentioned on the WTM boards, I absolutely must try it. ;) :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I've been oil pulling for about 3 weeks, though this week has been off and on, it is hard to get it done on an empty stomach. I really thought this article was helpful http://www.jonbarron.org/article/oil-pulling-detoxing -I liked the scientific slant to it without the hype. I'm using coconut oil, the first 4 days it made me dry-heave when I went to spit it out, but now I'm fine. I found that not putting too much in your mouth is key, and also that I can make 15 minutes by washing my face and putting on my face makeup while I'm swishing. My teeth do look whiter, but I also started brushing with non-flouride toothpaste and rinsing a couple times a week with either warm salt water or a perioxide/water mix after the pulling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 From what I read, oil pulling isn't just for dental health, but for detoxing and whole-body health. Like you, there can't be any harm in it so I'll keep doing it for awhile. It's hard to hold out for 20 minutes. Does it take you that long to get to the white/thick stage? It got easier with every day. I seriously doubted I could do this for even 10 minutes. I walked around, did the dishes, whatever and it became easier. Keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I tried it for about a week. I didn't notice any effects at all so I stopped. I thought it was icky and I felt kind of silly doing it. If you are looking to get your teeth whiter, one thing that has worked for me is painting my teeth with lemon juice and baking soda, let it sit for 5 minutes then brush. I've also seen recommendations for also using crushed strawberries and baking soda. Something about the combination helps to bleach stains off teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) one thing that has worked for me is painting my teeth with lemon juice and baking soda, let it sit for 5 minutes then brush. I've also seen recommendations for also using crushed strawberries and baking soda. Something about the combination helps to bleach stains off teeth. I thought lemon juice pitted teeth? I have heard that baking soda/hydrogen peroxide paste keeps plaque from forming (1x a week) but you already have a lot... Edited November 2, 2012 by Susan C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I used to do it. I really liked the quite several minutes in the mornings when the kids understood I couldn't answer their questions. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 If you are looking to get your teeth whiter... That's not at all my main purpose (it'd just be a nice benefit). My gums are in poor shape right now, so I'm hoping to see that improve. There are some other things mentioned at the sites that I also deal with, so any benefits in those areas would also be greatly appreciated. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) I really thought this article was helpful http://www.jonbarron.org/article/oil-pulling-detoxing -I liked the scientific slant to it without the hype. Thanks for posting this. It's very good. I'm using coconut oil Do you have to heat it, then, to get it in liquid form? If I had to do that, I'd probably not get the pulling done as much. I have a bottle of sesame oil in my master bathroom so I can just do it before leaving the bedroom. Edited November 2, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelotmom Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Do you have to heat it, then, to get it in liquid form? If I had to do that, I'd probably not get the pulling done as much. I have a bottle of sesame oil in my master bathroom so I can just do it before leaving the bedroom. The first time I tried, I used coconut oil without melting it first. That totally gagged me. Melting it first made it much more tolerable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 My dad's wife is doing it. She's doing it for detox and general health, but I don't know how long she'll stick with it. Funny to read about it here... she had to explain the whole thing to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Thanks for posting this. It's very good. Do you have to heat it, then, to get it in liquid form? If I had to do that, I'd probably not get the pulling done as much. I have a bottle of sesame oil in my master bathroom so I can just do it before leaving the bedroom. No, I don't heat the coconut oil. I keep the coconut oil in my pantry, so it is the consistency of soft butter already, once you put it in your hand or mouth, it melts really fast by your body temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 No, I don't heat the coconut oil. I keep the coconut oil in my pantry, so it is the consistency of soft butter already, once you put it in your hand or mouth, it melts really fast by your body temp. I'm doing fine with sesame oil. Like the flavor I think. Question: Can this replace flossing? The way oil pulling works as described in the article you linked (going in to the pockets between teeth and gums where the bacteria resides, and flushing it out)) makes me think it can. That'd be so cool. For some reason I don't take the time to floss, but do take the time to swish oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 So, I went in for my teeth cleaning today. I didn't get any kind of amazed/astonished reaction :tongue_smilie:, but the hygienist DID say she was surprised it'd been 20 or so years since my last cleaning because my pockets and what not didn't seem as bad as she'd expect with that length of time. Not very conclusive, I know, but hey, it's something. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basschick Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I did it for a week with organic sesame oil. I gagged uncontrollably when I spat it out for a few minutes until it felt like my eyes were going to burst. I want to try it again, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) Well, thanks to this thread, I just HAD to try it! :tongue_smilie: I do like it, and will continue. I don't use as much as called for, though. I have a small mouth! And I'm still working my way up to 20 minutes. I usually go about 10-15 so far. Cool! Did you read the article linked above (several posts in to the thread, the one about how it's not "pulling" toxins from the body, but cleaning out the gum pockets of bacteria?) That really helped me want to keep going with it. Edited November 9, 2012 by milovaný Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 I tried it for a couple of weeks and then fell off the wagon. When I tried sesame oil I gagged big time. Switched to sunflower oil which I tolerated better. The longest I made it was 12 minutes. I would like to try again and see if I can stick it out longer and reap some benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 I did! The gum pocket cleaning is one of the biggest reasons I'm doing it! Do you think it can replace flossing? I mean, they're meant to accomplish the same thing, and the oil swishing sounds (and feels!) pretty effective. Somewhere I read "better than a water pik, which I thought was also a flossing alternative). I've had to pull little bits of things through my clenched lips that came out from between the teeth from the swishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourFidgetyFriend Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 I tried this a long time ago, like maybe 8 years or so. I didn't see any benefits and it felt disgusting in my mouth so I quit after about a month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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