Oil pulling is a millennia-old Ayurvedic practice where you swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth for 10–15 minutes and then spit it out. Studies show that the lauric acid in coconut oil has antibacterial properties and significantly reduces plaque and gingivitis—comparable to chlorhexidine mouthwashes, but without the side effects. It's best to do it in the morning on an empty stomach: let the oil liquefy in your mouth, swish it between your teeth, spit it into a tissue after 10–15 minutes (not down the sink—it clogs!), and then brush your teeth.
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