Coconut Oil Pulling for Gum Disease & Teeth – Does it Work?

Whether oil pulling for gum disease is effective or not is a tricky thing to say. Oil pulling is a traditional folk remedy from Southeast Asia that is picking up traction these days as a natural solution to the ravages of bad breath.  Oil pulling is considered good for gum disease such as gingivitis and receding gums. Following the ayurvedic medicinal traditions of India, the essential concept behind oil pulling is extremely simple: before you have your breakfast or drink your coffee, pour out a spoonful of oil, swish the oil in your mouth without swallowing it, spit the oil out, and rinse your mouth with warm saltwater.

How to do oil pulling correctly?

While the core concept is simple, the execution does have some specific criterion to be aware of. While ayurvedic is sufficiently mysterious or enigmatic to westerners, it is at its core a practice of natural wellness, meaning that the techniques and requirements to practice oil pulling do not require anything special, despite what often can be read online.The first major consideration is the type of oil to use.  The oil used for oil pulling needs to be either sunflower oil, sesame oil or coconut oil.  These are the only three oils that are recommended for use, and therefore are the only three types that you would wish to consider.  Among purists, the best oil for oil pulling is coconut oil and therefore oil pulling with coconut oil is what you should do.  In addition to that, you will want to ensure that there is nothing added to the oil; flavorings, even organic herbs and spices, are not acceptable.

Secondly, the time of day is important.  Purists, again, recommend that oil pulling be done primarily in the morning, to start your day, when your stomach is empty and you have not yet have had anything to eat or drink.  Fringe school of thought suggests that any time you have gone without food or water for at least four hours is acceptable, but most tend to agree, due to the time investment involved, it is best to oil pull strictly in the morning.

Thirdly, and finally, a proper session of oil pulling requires that you are swishing the oil in your mouth for a period of no less than twenty minutes.  If you are not able to dedicate the time to properly coat your mouth and let the oils do their work, you will not want to try oil pulling.

Oil pulling for gum disease – Does it actually work?

While there is no hard evidence that directly proves a benefit to oil pulling, there have been some studies, and plenty of anecdotal evidence, that oil pulling can reduce plaque, gingivitis, halitosis and other periodontal diseases to some degree. What is most important, however, is that there is no data done that indicates that there is harm that comes from oil pulling. Avoiding the spiritual or cultural component and focusing only on the science, it stands in a dubious place, but nothing has indicated it is harmful, and there is some soft science to support the idea of how the oil can clean the teeth and gums.

As with any remedy, whether it be natural, synthetic, homeopathic, scientific or folk, your mileage may vary as far as the benefit you see from oil pulling, but as in all things, especially something as relatively inexpensive as oil pulling, it never hurts to try, and see if it works on your specific case.

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