Oil Pulling for Whiter Teeth and Improved Health

Welcome to The Aging Games, in today’s video I will share my experience with Oil Pulling, an ancient ayurvedic method for whiter teeth, fresher breath, less cavities, better oral hygiene and overall detoxification for your whole body.

According to studies, oil pulling can kill bacteria in the mouth and improve dental health. Some alternative medicine practitioners claim that it can help treat different health conditions by detoxifying the body.

While it's not entirely clear how oil pulling works, it's claimed to pull bacteria from the mouth. It may also help by moisturizing your gums and increasing saliva production, which can reduce bacteria.

My choice of oil is virgin coconut oil. I just love the taste. You can add a few drops of mint or other essential oil for flavor if you like.

▶️ Oil pulling procedure or how does Oil pulling work:

Oil pulling involves swishing oil around inside the mouth, using it like a mouthwash. In order to oil pull, you put a tablespoon of oil in your mouth then swish it around for 15–20 minutes.

▶️ Oil pulling benefits:

The main benefit of doing this is that it reduces the amount of harmful bacteria in the mouth.

• Can Kill Harmful Bacteria in Your Mouth

• Could Help Reduce Bad Breath

• May Help Prevent Cavities

• Seems to Reduce Inflammation and Improve Gum Health

There are hundreds of different types of bacteria in your mouth. While many of them are friendly, others are not. The bacteria in your mouth create a biofilm on your teeth, a thin layer known as plaque. Having some plaque on your teeth is perfectly normal, but if it gets out of hand, it can cause various problems, including bad breath, gum inflammation, gingivitis and cavities.

The way oil pulling works is simple when you swish the oil around your mouth, the bacteria get swept away and dissolve in the liquid oil.

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