An oil pulling blend is an optional addition to an oral-care routine. Before ordering, compare the ingredients, flavor, bottle size, and label directions.
Read the oil blend
AzulBotanicals Oil Pulling Blend contains sesame oil, coconut oil, clove oil, peppermint oil, and vitamin E oil. The mint-and-clove flavor is distinct from an unflavored cooking oil. Check the packaging for the current complete ingredients and avoid ingredients you know you cannot use, including sesame if relevant to you.
Check directions rather than improvising
Follow the bottle's directions, swish gently without swallowing, and spit into the trash rather than the sink. Stop if irritation occurs. Do not treat the product as food or assume it is suitable for every person because it contains familiar oils. Keep it out of reach of children.
Keep the basics
Oil pulling does not replace brushing, cleaning between teeth, or dental visits. It should not be used to delay professional advice about pain, bleeding, or other dental concerns. Ask your dentist about any change to your routine and products appropriate for your needs.
Compare the rest of your routine
If you are also shopping for brushing products, review their ingredients and directions separately. A tooth powder and an oil blend are different products, and a flavor preference for one does not necessarily predict your preference for the other.