Step 1

Make sure to oil pull first thing in the morning right after you get out of bed — before you brush your teeth or drink anything.

Step 2

Gently swish 1 tablespoons of coconut oil in your mouth and between your teeth for 10 to 15 minutes, making sure that you don’t swallow any of the oil. (Do this gently so you don’t wear out your jaw and cheeks!)

Step 3

Spit out the oil in the trash (not the sink so it doesn’t clog up the plumbing … ask me how I know), and immediately rinse your mouth out with warm water (use salt water for added antimicrobial properties).

Step 4

Finally, brush your teeth as normal.