How Often Should You Oil Pull?
Quick answer: Oil pull once a day, ideally in the morning. After brushing your teeth, swish about one teaspoon of oil gently for 2–5 minutes, then spit it in the trash.
How often should you oil pull? It’s recommended that you perform oil pulling once per day, every day. Doing this on a regular basis can help prevent oral health problems by removing harmful bacteria from your mouth. However, don’t do it more than once daily, as it can cause tiredness or soreness of the jaws.
Do note that oil pulling should never replace brushing or flossing. Instead, it should be considered an addition to your standard oral hygiene routine. Remember that it will not replace professional dental care; you should still see your dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and exam.
How much time should you spend on oil pulling?
You may have read that you need to swish for 15–20 minutes. You don’t. Here at Terra & Co. we recommend starting with 2–3 minutes and never more than 5.
When and how should you perform oil pulling?
Experts generally recommend doing your oil pulling routine in the morning. It can be a refreshing way to start the day. Use about one teaspoon of oil. Avoid using too much, as you may find it difficult to swish around a large mouthful for even 2–3 minutes. If you do find that you’ve taken too much, spit it out, put a smaller amount into your mouth, and resume swishing.
After you’re done swishing, spit the oil into the trash to avoid clogging the pipes. Not sure whether to brush first? Read Brush Before or After Oil Pulling?
What should I do if my jaws get tired?
If your jaws get tired from oil pulling once daily, you may be swishing too hard. It isn’t necessary to vigorously move the product around your mouth as if it were a fluoride-based mouth rinse. Instead, use slow, gentle movements. Gently push and pull the oil through your teeth.
Try natural, sustainably made oil pulling
At Terra & Co., we believe that health and beauty products should be sustainable, natural, and cruelty-free. Our oils are made in the U.S.A. with a refreshing peppermint taste, so a daily routine is easy to stick with.
Brilliant Black Oil Pulling
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Carol Garcia —
Thank you for this very useful information on oil pulling.