oil pulling??? - Page 4

Seepferdchen · 01-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Just popping in to say I've been oil pulling with sesame oil / CO for about 2 month, 1-2 times daily, and my teeth are absolutely amazing, snow white. I get comments all the time, people insist I had a professional whitening done

Lil Donna · 01-23-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Donna

So I've read this whole thread and I want to make sure I understand oil pulling.

How much do you use?
Once it is in your mouth do you suck it through your teeth and if so, how?
You do this for a whole 20 minutes without swallowing? Is that possible?
The whole losing my filling thing has me a little scared because I have several fillings and very bad dental insurance... is there anything in writing about this happening and has it ever happened to anyone here?

Thanks!

Bumping for answers.... PLEASE!!!! PRETTY PLEASE!!!

Tecnokitty · 01-23-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by debkeversole

great for a first attempt!

Thanks, I felt like I should have been able to make it longer but will try again tomorrow! I guess I have to work up to it. Anyone have any advise as to why I app have more spit then most? Sounds kinda gross, sorry.

LaRae · 01-23-2008, 05:07 PM

Sorry, wrong one!

LaRae · 01-23-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LaRae

I did it for about 13 minutes or so. I didn't think it was bad at all, and it does make your teeth feel good! I think that I had too much CO, so I'll use less next time.

Do you brush your teeth first or do the oil pulling, then brush? I know you brush afterward, but I wasn't sure about before as well. Also, I am a flosser. Do I still need to floss as well?

Again, thanks for your help! My DH is interested in doing this as well!

This was the one that I wanted to bump! I promise not to ask any more questions!

Zer · 01-23-2008, 05:30 PM

Something I read said best to brush BEFORE AND AFTER. See my BLOG, if you like, for bits I've gathered to better understand this "Oil Pulling" oral exercise.

As for flossing, the best advice I've heard is to floss only those teeth you want to preserve. Need I say more?

ixtapacheryl · 01-23-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Seepferdchen

Just popping in to say I've been oil pulling with sesame oil / CO for about 2 month, 1-2 times daily, and my teeth are absolutely amazing, snow white. I get comments all the time, people insist I had a professional whitening done

What results have you see (gums) and has your dental hyg. noticed a big difference?

I have noticed that staying on the LC WOE has made a difference in my teeth. The last time I went to the dentist she said I had no plaque and my gums were in great shape.

Chubalicious · 01-23-2008, 07:39 PM

Just finished with CO for the 1st time and made it 15 minutes. Mouth feels great and it wasn't bad at all.

LCNat · 01-24-2008, 06:54 AM

I have been doing this for 3 days and me teeth look great!

ixtapacheryl · 01-24-2008, 10:22 AM

I did it this morning for the first time (20 minutes). My husband was wondering why I wasn't talking and I would just grunt at him when asked a question

Best 20 minutes he had all day. When I told him - he couldn't believe it.

I did not use a tablespoon - just a teaspoon. I don't think I could keep that much in my mouth along with the saliva. It was white when I spit it out. I did brush and floss prior to doing it and then I also brushed after and rinsed. I'm sure my teeth/gums will just be better from all the duplicate brushing.

I go to the dentist every 3 months for a cleaning because I'm a nut on teeth. Will let you know the comments I receive after my next visit.

Tecnokitty · 01-24-2008, 11:02 AM

lol about the best 20 min all day ixtapacheryl! I think I will try just a tsp this time as you mentioned since last time a Tbs was way too much for me as well.

ixtapacheryl · 01-24-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tecnokitty

lol about the best 20 min all day ixtapacheryl! I think I will try just a tsp this time as you mentioned since last time a Tbs was way too much for me as well.

He asked me why I don't do it in the evening when he's watching tv. I guess I annoy him while he's trying to watch. I think I'll do it while he's watching football and really make a lot of noise while pulling....

lilly29 · 01-24-2008, 06:32 PM

Just did my first oil pulling. To echo what everyone else has said, no, it really isn't bad at all!

I'm excited to see the progress and results of my fellow newbies on this.

Caly1 · 01-24-2008, 07:41 PM

***Warning--do not oil poll while reading the boards!***

I'm sitting here, reading this thread and decided I wanted to oil pull. I'm swishing it around in my mouth and trying not to spit it out all over my screen from laughing at all the silly stories.

LaRae · 01-25-2008, 08:13 AM

I did it for 20 minutes this morning. I brushed, flossed and did the oil-pulling, then brushed again. My mouth does feel great, alsthough my jaws are a little sore!

Now I just have to find some tooth soap!

debkeversole · 01-25-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Caly1

***Warning--do not oil poll while reading the boards!***

I'm sitting here, reading this thread and decided I wanted to oil pull. I'm swishing it around in my mouth and trying not to spit it out all over my screen from laughing at all the silly stories.

PSA! good to remember!

Zer · 01-25-2008, 08:51 AM

Dr.Bronner's Magic Peppermint soap works nicely - from shampoo foam to a clean mouth! Great stuff!

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Originally Posted by LaRae

I did it for 20 minutes this morning. I brushed, flossed and did the oil-pulling, then brushed again. My mouth does feel great, alsthough my jaws are a little sore!

Now I just have to find some tooth soap!

LaRae · 01-25-2008, 09:34 AM

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Dr.Bronner's Magic Peppermint soap works nicely - from shampoo foam to a clean mouth! Great stuff!

Zer, I haven't been to the store to look for it yet. I live about 45 minutes from the city so I don't make too many trips into town. Does Wal-Mart carry it?

epix · 01-25-2008, 09:38 AM

Ok i have the EVCO infront of me right now.. its not a liquid tho after I open the container.. how do you swish it around?

epix · 01-25-2008, 09:44 AM

its in my mouth now.. starting to melt and as much as I like coconut i really want to gag.. I don't know how you ladies do it buts just a weird taste and texture.

Zer · 01-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Start swishing and your saliva will dilute the oiliness that made the roof of my mouth feel as if I had lard all over it. Yucky feeling. Keep swishing. I keep a jar handy, in case I start to swallow (yech!) or gag (texture is so big for Aspies that I fight that lardy-feel for the first few minutes of swishing). It's worth the struggle. Lots more info at My first try at oil pulling for those who want to know more. I've pulled some data into my BLOG, as I wanted to know why 20mins? and other specifics. Happy to have you visit my BLOG and add your comments to what is happening there!

ellen4621 · 01-25-2008, 10:02 AM

Ah, ANOTHER use for my beloved CO!

Grabbing my jar and heading to the bathroom now......

Traz · 01-25-2008, 10:18 AM

OK, I thought I would try this. I even took some before pictures of my teeth so I could see if I could see a difference in a few weeks. I tried Canola oil, I don't yet have coconut or I would try that. I didn't think I would have a problem at all. I can eat a pad of butter with no problems. I was wrong, I instantly started to gag & thought I was going to throw up. I actually tried it a second time & got a couple swishes in, but same thing. I might try again with coconut oil, but otherwise I guess I will stick to brushing or white strips. I really wanted to do this. I told my son & he wants to try. He has a clean teeth fetish. I am not going to tell him I gaged, I will let him try it to see how he tolerates it.

epix · 01-25-2008, 10:22 AM

Got done doing it just a bit ago.. it gets much easier and taste isn't as bad soon as all the 'paste' is melted into an oil. Afterwards mouth does feel cleaner and the coconut has a nice after taste :P

ellen4621 · 01-25-2008, 10:31 AM

Just finished....only lasted 8 minutes but that's more because DH came home and wanted to know why I wasn't answering him...and then proceeded to make up his own answers, which made me start to giggle...."Thanks, Babe!" lol

I didn't have any problems with gagging (thank goodness) but then again I have been known to eat a spoonful of CO straight from the jar here and there. I'll keep at it and slowly work up my time.

I'm glad I stumbled across this thread!

moonmirror · 01-25-2008, 10:57 AM

I did it yesterday and today. I felt a little silly, because I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I didn't feel nauseous either, and did it for quite awhile...about 15 mins.

If anything, I'd like for it to cleanse my mouth better.

pherrera · 01-25-2008, 11:53 AM

Is Lou-Ana Coconut Oil okay to do the oil pulling with?

01-23-2008, 05:07 PM	#94
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,402 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	Sorry, wrong one! Last edited by LaRae : 01-23-2008 at 05:10 PM.

01-23-2008, 05:30 PM	#96
Zer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 4,520 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/394.8/199 WOE: Atkins+ALG; BMR:2423cals; 182gProtein; 128ozWater Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 394.8(7/8)	Something I read said best to brush BEFORE AND AFTER. See my BLOG, if you like, for bits I've gathered to better understand this "Oil Pulling" oral exercise. As for flossing, the best advice I've heard is to floss only those teeth you want to preserve. Need I say more? Last edited by Zer : 01-23-2008 at 05:31 PM.

01-23-2008, 07:39 PM	#98
Chubalicious Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Deep South, Mississippi Posts: 19 Gallery: Chubalicious Stats: 180/168/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Jan 2008	Oil Pullling Just finished with CO for the 1st time and made it 15 minutes. Mouth feels great and it wasn't bad at all.

01-24-2008, 10:22 AM	#100
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: '72 Atkins	I did it this morning for the first time (20 minutes). My husband was wondering why I wasn't talking and I would just grunt at him when asked a question Best 20 minutes he had all day. When I told him - he couldn't believe it. I did not use a tablespoon - just a teaspoon. I don't think I could keep that much in my mouth along with the saliva. It was white when I spit it out. I did brush and floss prior to doing it and then I also brushed after and rinsed. I'm sure my teeth/gums will just be better from all the duplicate brushing. I go to the dentist every 3 months for a cleaning because I'm a nut on teeth. Will let you know the comments I receive after my next visit. __________________ "You will never find out what you can do until you do all you can to find out!" - John Maxwell

01-25-2008, 09:49 AM	#111
Zer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Posts: 4,520 Blog Entries: 41 Gallery: Zer Stats: 5'10"; 64; 508.7/394.8/199 WOE: Atkins+ALG; BMR:2423cals; 182gProtein; 128ozWater Start Date: 432.4(2/8) 413.2(4/8) 402.2(6/8) 394.8(7/8)	Start swishing and your saliva will dilute the oiliness that made the roof of my mouth feel as if I had lard all over it. Yucky feeling. Keep swishing. I keep a jar handy, in case I start to swallow (yech!) or gag (texture is so big for Aspies that I fight that lardy-feel for the first few minutes of swishing). It's worth the struggle. Lots more info at My first try at oil pulling for those who want to know more. I've pulled some data into my BLOG, as I wanted to know why 20mins? and other specifics. Happy to have you visit my BLOG and add your comments to what is happening there! __________________ 432.4#(2/8/08)... Feb -5# / March -13# / April -5.8# / May -6# / June -6# July: 396.8(7/1) 395.8(7/2) 395.0(7/3) 394.8(7/8) 398.0(7/10) 394.8(7/12) 394.4(7/17) 398.8(7/19) 398.0(7/20) 395.0(7/22) Interim goals: 432.4 430 420 410 399 390 380 370 360 350 340 330 320 310 299(2/5/09) 290 280 270 260 250 240 230 220 210 199 5'10"; 64yrs; Your feedback is welcome at my blog Tango, anyone? Last edited by Zer : 01-25-2008 at 09:51 AM. Reason: Emphasis.

01-23-2008, 01:55 PM	#91
Seepferdchen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 553 Gallery: Seepferdchen Stats: 78kg/69kg/60kg 5'10'' WOE: IF and lowcarb Start Date: 1. Jan. 2007	Just popping in to say I've been oil pulling with sesame oil / CO for about 2 month, 1-2 times daily, and my teeth are absolutely amazing, snow white. I get comments all the time, people insist I had a professional whitening done

01-24-2008, 06:54 AM	#99
LCNat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26 Gallery: LCNat	I have been doing this for 3 days and me teeth look great!

01-24-2008, 11:02 AM	#101
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 3,371 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: Before: 222/125/150 After baby/Now:241/161/160-165 WOE: Atkins 72 Maint., I'm 5'7", 34 years old Start Date: restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	lol about the best 20 min all day ixtapacheryl! I think I will try just a tsp this time as you mentioned since last time a Tbs was way too much for me as well.

01-24-2008, 06:32 PM	#103
lilly29 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 233 Gallery: lilly29 Stats: 178/147/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Early December	Just did my first oil pulling. To echo what everyone else has said, no, it really isn't bad at all! I'm excited to see the progress and results of my fellow newbies on this.

01-24-2008, 07:41 PM	#104
Caly1 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: oblivion Posts: 3,499 Gallery: Caly1 Start Date: November 2005	*Warning--do not oil poll while reading the boards!* I'm sitting here, reading this thread and decided I wanted to oil pull. I'm swishing it around in my mouth and trying not to spit it out all over my screen from laughing at all the silly stories.

01-25-2008, 08:13 AM	#105
LaRae MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OKlahoma Posts: 1,402 Gallery: LaRae Stats: 273 (highest)/268(started Atkins)243/231/150 WOE: My Low-Carb Plan Start Date: June 13, 2007	I did it for 20 minutes this morning. I brushed, flossed and did the oil-pulling, then brushed again. My mouth does feel great, alsthough my jaws are a little sore! Now I just have to find some tooth soap!

01-25-2008, 09:38 AM	#109
epix MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 2,514 Gallery: epix Stats: 426/265(211 low)/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2004	Ok i have the EVCO infront of me right now.. its not a liquid tho after I open the container.. how do you swish it around?

01-25-2008, 09:44 AM	#110
epix MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 2,514 Gallery: epix Stats: 426/265(211 low)/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2004	its in my mouth now.. starting to melt and as much as I like coconut i really want to gag.. I don't know how you ladies do it buts just a weird taste and texture.

01-25-2008, 10:02 AM	#112
ellen4621 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 33 Gallery: ellen4621 Stats: 14/6/5 WOE: LC Maintenance Start Date: April 2003	Ah, ANOTHER use for my beloved CO! Grabbing my jar and heading to the bathroom now......

01-25-2008, 10:18 AM	#113
Traz Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 296 Gallery: Traz Stats: 230/190/170 WOE: Adkins Start Date: 1/21/08	OK, I thought I would try this. I even took some before pictures of my teeth so I could see if I could see a difference in a few weeks. I tried Canola oil, I don't yet have coconut or I would try that. I didn't think I would have a problem at all. I can eat a pad of butter with no problems. I was wrong, I instantly started to gag & thought I was going to throw up. I actually tried it a second time & got a couple swishes in, but same thing. I might try again with coconut oil, but otherwise I guess I will stick to brushing or white strips. I really wanted to do this. I told my son & he wants to try. He has a clean teeth fetish. I am not going to tell him I gaged, I will let him try it to see how he tolerates it.

01-25-2008, 10:22 AM	#114
epix MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 2,514 Gallery: epix Stats: 426/265(211 low)/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2004	Got done doing it just a bit ago.. it gets much easier and taste isn't as bad soon as all the 'paste' is melted into an oil. Afterwards mouth does feel cleaner and the coconut has a nice after taste :P

01-25-2008, 10:31 AM	#115
ellen4621 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 33 Gallery: ellen4621 Stats: 14/6/5 WOE: LC Maintenance Start Date: April 2003	Just finished....only lasted 8 minutes but that's more because DH came home and wanted to know why I wasn't answering him...and then proceeded to make up his own answers, which made me start to giggle...."Thanks, Babe!" lol I didn't have any problems with gagging (thank goodness) but then again I have been known to eat a spoonful of CO straight from the jar here and there. I'll keep at it and slowly work up my time. I'm glad I stumbled across this thread!

01-25-2008, 10:57 AM	#116
moonmirror Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 898 Gallery: moonmirror Stats: 175/165/120 5'5 WOE: Atkins, first rung Start Date: 12/2/07 (after many stops and starts)	I did it yesterday and today. I felt a little silly, because I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary. I didn't feel nauseous either, and did it for quite awhile...about 15 mins. If anything, I'd like for it to cleanse my mouth better.

01-25-2008, 11:53 AM	#117
pherrera Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hou.Tx. Posts: 95 Gallery: pherrera WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct. 2005	Is Lou-Ana Coconut Oil okay to do the oil pulling with?

01-25-2008, 01:49 PM	#118
ixtapacheryl Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 5,896 Gallery: ixtapacheryl Stats: 183/150/130-135 - 5'7.5" WOE: