When oil pulling, you should use a high-quality, edible oil. Sunflower oil, coconut oil, and sesame oil are all common types. Start by dropping a tablespoon of oil into your mouth. Then, swish it around.
There’s no right or wrong way to oil pull, but you should focus on moving the oil around as much as possible. Swish it from side-to-side and force it through your teeth.
The key is to keep oil pulling long enough to get the benefit. Start by oil pulling for five minutes, then gradually increase your time as you get used to the feeling.
As you swish the oil around your mouth, it picks up other liquids and air, which makes the oil’s volume increase as you pull. That causes many people to feel like they have to spit before they’re done oil pulling. If that happens to you, spit a small amount of oil into the trash (so it doesn’t clog your sink) and then keep pulling.
With time, you can work your way up to a longer session of oil pulling. When you finish, spit the oil into the trash. It will appear frothy and white after so long being swished around. Brush your teeth to get off any remaining toxins or oil, and you’re ready for the day.