No, oil pulling does not help you whiten your teeth.
Oil pulling is a traditional Indian folk remedy that is thought to improve one’s general oral health. The process involves swishing a tablespoon of oil around your gums and teeth for anywhere from 5-15 minutes.
Popular types of oils recommended for pulling include coconut oil, sunflower oil and sesame oil.
Currently, there is no evidence to show that it can whiten teeth. Certainly, with our “experiment” we did not notice any improvement in tooth colour or shade.