[Jamesy]

I've been doing it for three days and yeah, the texture of it at the start is disgusting. When it has melted it's fine to have in the mouth, doesn't feel much different to having water or mouthwash.

[Josy]

Just remember NOT to swallow the oil and spit it into the bin or you could block your sink.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Just remember NOT to swallow the oil and spit it into the bin or you could block your sink.

Oh Damn it I spat it into the sink this morning :/

[Jay.]

I'm going to try ordering some soon, I've been trying the past couple of days but kept forgetting about it.

[Jay.]

Expect a photo like this to be posted when it arrives

[Niamh.]

Also about half way through I got a tickle in my throat and I needed to cough so badly, it's horrific but I made it through :'(

[andybigbro]

I've swallowed the oil a bit by mistake and spat it I the sink

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by andybigbro

I've swallowed the oil a bit by mistake and spat it I the sink

I totally forgot about not spitting it in the sink, Gav will kill me if I block it

[andybigbro]

How long does everyone swirl for?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by andybigbro

How long does everyone swirl for?

I did it for 15mins

[andybigbro]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I did it for 15mins

I've been doing it for 5 mins because I cba doing it for 15

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by andybigbro

I've been doing it for 5 mins because I cba doing it for 15

My teeth will 66.666666666% whiter than yours

[andybigbro]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

My teeth will 66.666666666% whiter than yours

Well you put in more effort so what can I say

[Smithy]

I spit mine in the sink with the water running :worry; I'll just turn the hot tap on so it stays melted when I spit

[Jay.]

Just bought some

[DemolitionRed]

Yesterday I met up with a friend who has just had that new teeth whitening procedure. Her teeth are now so white that it looks like she's got false teeth. She's really pleased with them and of course, I have enough tact not to tell her she looked like she was wearing dentures.

IMO whiter than white teeth do not look real.

What do you think about this new 'Hollywood smile'?

[Niamh.]

Yeah not a fan of the fake smile at all tbh. I have been doing that coconut oil pulling though to make them a little whiter

[Smithy]

I've been doing it for 15 mins a night before I brush my teeth and I've noticed and improvement, I'm really happy

[Niamh.]

Yeah, I've been doing it for 15 minutes in the morning and I notice an improvement as well

[Josy]

Coconut Oil 1 Haters 0

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Josy

Coconut Oil 1 Haters 0

It's less yuck now the more I get used to it, waiting for it to melt at the start is still the worst part though

[DemolitionRed]

I've been doing the oil pull as well but I'm using sesame oil. Definitely noticing a difference

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

I've been doing the oil pull as well but I'm using sesame oil. Definitely noticing a difference

That's an omega 6 oil I was told to use a 3 or coconut

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

That's an omega 6 oil I was told to use a 3 or coconut

The article that DR posted on the first page says you can use a Sesame or Sunflower Oil but Coconut Oil is better, this section here :

Spoiler:

I Personally Prefer Coconut Oil

Traditionally, the Indians used other oils such as sesame oil or sunflower oil.

Oil pulling should work with pretty much any oil you choose, but I prefer coconut oil because it has many health benefits.

The Lauric Acid (one of the fatty acids in coconut oil) is also proven to be antimicrobial… it can kill bacteria, viruses and fungi (1, 2).

The taste of coconut oil is also fairly pleasant compared to other oils. I found it rather disgusting at first having my mouth full of oil, but I got used to it after a few days.

[Jay.]

I've been using cocowhite the past 3 days and they are whiter already