What is oil pulling & how does it work? Oil pulling involves swishing oil around the mouth like a mouthwash. The intention of this is to use the oil to remove harmful bacteria or ‘biofilm’ from the mouth. There are thousands of bacteria in the mouth, many of which are not healthy for you. Leaving a harmful biofilm in the mouth can lead to issues like bad breath, stained teeth, gum inflammation, gingivitis and cavities. Simply put, bad bacteria cause a lot of problems when left unchecked - so is [...]