Put oil in your mouth, swish, swish, swish — and spit it out. One of the big drawbacks to oil pulling is how long you have to do it for. For optimal results, oil pulling should be done for about 15 to ...

People on social media have said that coconut oil pulling has a plethora of benefits, such as preventing cavities, whitening teeth and decreasing bacteria in the mouth. But these people typically aren ...

There’s no confidence boost quite like having a flawless, megawatt smile. Yet the older we get, the harder (and more expensive!) it becomes to maintain those pearly whites. Between pricey whitening ...

In a world where we are constantly bombarded with the latest trends and innovations in health care, it’s easy to overlook ancient practices that have stood the test of time. Oil pulling is one such ...

Oil pulling has been around for centuries, but it's become trendy again as of late. Can it actually boost your oral health? First thing's first: The best things you can do to take care of your teeth ...

Oil pulling has quietly made its way from ancient Ayurvedic practice to modern wellness routines, thanks to its simple method and surprisingly far-reaching benefits. The idea is straightforward: swish ...

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram, and you might see videos of people swishing oil as if it were mouthwash. While you may think it’s odd, or write it off as the latest social media health craze, they ...

Oil pulling is a natural folk remedy from India that involves swishing oil around the mouth. Because of the purported health benefits of oil pulling, some people are learning how to oil pull with ...

Oil pulling may be beneficial for reducing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, improving gum health, and preventing issues like bad breath and cavities. It’s also simple and easy to add to your ...

Anna Gragert (she/her/hers) was previously the lifestyle editor at HelloGiggles, deputy editor at So Yummy and senior lifestyle editor at Hunker. Over the past 10+ years, Anna has also written for the ...