I've read a few articles about oil-pulling and they make A LOT of claims. I can see the potential for mouth health benefits, but it seems kind of ridiculous to me that it would do all this extra stuff that goes much deeper than the mouth. Did you notice any benefits from it? I know you hadn't tried it that long, but doesn't hurt to ask!
I assumed most of what I read to be bullshit.
I did notice that my teeth felt extra clean, and I think it may have helped with my breath. I rinsed with saltwater and brushed my teeth gently after each oil pulling session. I have wisdom tooth pain that will occasionally flare up, and it was particularly bad at the time. It seemed to have kept my mouth cleaner in general and reduced the inflammation a little, but not completely. I honestly don't know if it was the coconut oil that made a difference, or if it was just because I was being more diligent with my oral hygiene.
I was hoping it would whiten my teeth since I read claims that people saw a difference in as little as a week, but I didn't notice any change.