I started my oil-pulling journey about a month ago in hopes of whitening my teeth. I’ve since become hooked on it, but not for the reason I initially started doing it.
The taste of coconut oil is certainly easier to tolerate than mouthwash, but at first it was difficult to swish it around my mouth for 20 whole minutes. It felt more like 20 years. After a while, though, I started using the time to pack my lunch, or fold laundry. Doing these chores while focusing on pulling the oil through my teeth is almost meditative.
I couldn’t tell you if my smile is any brighter or my skin is glowing any more than when I started. My girlfriend hasn’t said anything. But I can say that keeping your mouth shut for 20 minutes is a nice way to start the day.