Okay so my daughter says to me, "mom have you ever heard of oil pulling." I could not even imagine what the heck she was talking about. She said, "the Indians and ancients used it instead of tooth paste to clean and repair teeth, kill germs and bacteria in our teeth. Teeth are bones she said and if you break a bone, it can build and repair itself"....

And she says, "on top of that if your teeth are stained it will whiten them and make you feel like your teeth are freshly cleaned by the dentist." Also she added, "that your breath smalls great as a pleasant side effect of this daily at first then by- weekly habit."

So my hubby has been doing it two times a day and plans on doing it for two weeks and then evaluating whether he can feel or see a difference.

I did it today with Coconut oil. It was difficult to put the hard oil in my mouth but I chewed it up and soon it was a liquid and the bad taste was gone...

After I swished it around my mouth for 20 min. I spit it in the garbage because cold oil can clog drains....lol

My teeth felt amazing. Even the back, you know way back behind the teeth where it is hard to reach your brush: was cleaned off. i felt refreshed and had a smooth and cleaner looking mouth. My breath was fresh as well. With just a hint of coconut...

Thought I would mention it because so many on here talk about the side effect of bad breath with these surgeries....I am going to keep it up for two weeks as well and see how or if anything is really better. My daughter has done it for two weeks now and swears her teeth are not hurting as much and that she does not have bad breath anytime of the day or night.

Dentists don't like this but that is okay..I like using natural things to make me better.

Here is a site if you want to read about it yourself...

Just sharing!

http://authoritynutrition.com/oil-pulling-coconut-oil/

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Oil pulling therapy by Bruce fife.

Day 2 put oil in mouth and almost lost my cookies....now that the oil is dissolved I am okay again...20 min. And I will feel that fresh breath and clean teeth feeling like yesterday.....To bad about the gagging...Going to continue for 2 weeks just to see if there is a difference...uggggggggg

Day 2 put oil in mouth and almost lost my cookies....now that the oil is dissolved I am okay again...20 min. And I will feel that fresh breath and clean teeth feeling like yesterday.....To bad about the gagging...Going to continue for 2 weeks just to see if there is a difference...uggggggggg

Should you brush your teeth before or after ?

Day 2 put oil in mouth and almost lost my Cookies....now that the oil is dissolved I am okay again...20 min. And I will feel that fresh breath and clean teeth feeling like yesterday.....To bad about the gagging...Going to continue for 2 weeks just to see if there is a difference...uggggggggg

Should you brush your teeth before or after ?

After, some use salt Water. Others use tooth paste....Me tooth paste for now! LOL

After, some use salt water. Others use tooth paste....Me tooth paste for now! LOL

Thank you

Oil pulling therapy by Bruce fife.

THANKS

I did oil pulling awhile back. I need to get some more coconut oil and start again. It did seem to help my teeth a lot. It also seems like it does a detox to your body. I know I felt like I had the flu for just 1 day after I first used it . I use it while I shower and then spit it when I get out.

Day 2 put oil in mouth and almost lost my Cookies....now that the oil is dissolved I am okay again...20 min. And I will feel that fresh breath and clean teeth feeling like yesterday.....To bad about the gagging...Going to continue for 2 weeks just to see if there is a difference...uggggggggg

I only use a teaspoon amount of coconut oil...can't handle a tablespoon without gagging.

I've always wanted to do that because I know there are many great benefits of doing that but oil in my mouth makes me gag so bad, I can't stand it.

So instead I am using something called Earthpaste and it's great! They use Redmond Clay as a base and its all natural. They only use the clay and essential oils in the earthpaste. My daughter loves it and I don't have to worry about her swallowing toothpaste because this stuff is safe to swallow. In fact people ingest Redmond clay all the time for health benefits.

Just thought I would throw that out there as an alternative for people who have a hard time tolerating oil in their mouth but want to try something more natural.

I started using a heaping teaspoon as well. Still gag though until it turns to liquid. Can't believe how white my teeth are looking. The pain in my teeth is a lot better.

I told my Osteopath about it and he told me that he swallows 2 teaspoons of coconut oil a day. But that he will start to use it this way as well. I did not ask him why he was eating it...sure he has some healthy explanation but just doing this is a big change for me.

Will continue until 2 weeks up and then decide if it is going to be part of my daily routine.......

I've always wanted to do that because I know there are many great benefits of doing that but oil in my mouth makes me gag so bad, I can't stand it.

So instead I am using something called Earthpaste and it's great! They use Redmond Clay as a base and its all natural. They only use the clay and essential oils in the earthpaste. My daughter loves it and I don't have to worry about her swallowing toothpaste because this stuff is safe to swallow. In fact people ingest Redmond clay all the time for health benefits.

Just thought I would throw that out there as an alternative for people who have a hard time tolerating oil in their mouth but want to try something more natural.

Never heard of it. Will look it up and take a peak about it..Thanks!

I'm a huge supporter of oil pulling. If it's the lard like feel of cold coconut oil go ahead and warm it up. It also helps clear your sinus up. My nut was so happy I already do this. Also as a dog groomer I use the heck out of coconut oil. Allergies or red spots dry nose so much. The best results I've ever seen is a Pom who had been bald for two years with allergies came to me and was growing hair back in 6 weeks! Pm me for recipes for SPaw recipes.