Does this method really work? Beauty Editor Anna Bader tried it out for a month — here's the result.
So, does oil pulling really work?
As you can see from my pictures, my teeth are only minimally brighter. “There is no scientific evidence for oil pulling,” confirms Dirk Kropp from the Prodente Initiative. So, why do you still see a small difference? If the teeth do become brighter, this might simply be down to the fact that you're putting more time and effort into oral hygiene.
Although oil pulling doesn't harm the teeth, Kropp does give one warning. “In rare individual cases, there is a connection to pneumonia if oil droplets are inhaled unintentionally,” he says. "This should therefore be avoided at all costs. Apart from that, no other risks are known. Even though I didn't get sparkling white teeth, I will definitely keep the ritual. I've gotten used to the fresh taste in my mouth — and it's nice to feel like I'm doing my body some good. And while plaque may not be removed directly through oil pulling, it certainly feels like new buildup is being prevented. In fact, according to Ayurvedic teachings, the process prevents toxins and bacteria from entering the body through the mouth.
And if you want to have really white teeth? "Coatings that discolour teeth must be removed mechanically, there's no way around it," says Kropp. "This can be done by thoroughly brushing your teeth at home or by having your teeth professionally cleaned at the dentist's office, where they are whitened by a few shades." However, according him, teeth only
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