Oil pulling is a practice of swishing coconut oil or sesame seed oil for 20 mins a day. It is thought to remove toxins, reduce inflammation and remove plaque. It is our belief at Southview Dentistry that there is no replacement for brushing and flossing. There is very little research or evidence to show oil pulling is effective. We find that it is hard enough to get people to brush for 2 minutes and floss let alone swish for 20 minutes a day with oil.