This article is all about oil pulling benefits and why you should make it part of your routine.
Since 2026 is officially deemed by the Dear Drama Queen community as the year of getting hotter, let’s talk about oral health! Not the most glamourous topic, but immensely important to overall wellbeing and beauty. It is important to note I am not a healthcare professional and not giving healthcare advice. My sources are linked below.
What is oil pulling?:
Your mouth is literally the gate to your whole digestive tract. Bad bacteria festering in that space can lead to health issues ranging from gut microbiome disruption to cancer. While brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash can be effective ways of keeping your mouth clean, reinforcing those habits with oil pulling can lead to improved long-term mouth health (and whiter teeth).
So what exactly is oil pulling?
Oil pulling was a health remedy practice that originated in ancient India. It is the act of swishing around coconut oil like mouthwash. When you pull it through your teeth, bacteria gets caught in the oil and removed when you spit.
