There is no evidence that oil pulling can prevent cavities, detoxify the body, strengthen teeth, treat cancer or reduce headaches, despite such claims made online.

Does oil pulling actually do anything?

A study conducted in the year 2014 by the Journal of Clinical and Dental Research discovered that oil pulling with Sesame oil was able to help reduce bad breath by eliminating the microbes responsible. In fact, the study found that the oil pulling was able to achieve equal results to a Chlorhexidine treatment.

How long does it take to see results from oil pulling?

Most people claim you will see the effects of oil pulling in two weeks or less. With daily oil pulling, your teeth may be noticeably whiter in less than a week.