# Oil Pulling Reality
> Swishing oil is an old practice with modern fans. A balanced look at the research and the practical downsides.

## Guides
- [How Oil Pulling Is Done](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/oil-pulling-how-it-is-done/): Oil pulling means swishing a small amount of edible oil in your mouth for a few minutes and spitting it out.
- [The Quality of Oil Pulling Research](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/oil-pulling-research-quality/): Reading oil pulling research quality starts with the design of the studies, not their headlines.
- [Downsides to Know](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/oil-pulling-downsides/): The main oil pulling downsides are practical ones: tired jaws, nausea, the risk of swallowing or inhaling oil, and the chance of putting off real dental care.
- [Oil and Your Plumbing](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/oil-pulling-and-drains/): Used oil from swishing should go in the trash, not down the sink or toilet, because fats cool and cling to pipe walls.
- [Not a Replacement for Brushing](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/oil-pulling-not-a-replacement/): Oil pulling is not a replacement for brushing with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between your teeth, or visiting a dentist.

## About
- [About Oil Pulling Reality](https://oil-pulling-evidence.qatora.workers.dev/about/): not medical advice, how the site is funded and how guides are made

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