As far as I'm aware the tooth whitening should be really apparent within three days - so expect quick results! I've got to be careful though as I have bridges (fake teeth) due to evil genetics denying me of 6 teeth, so I can't let my teeth get much whiter than the 2 visible fake ones.
Haha, coconut oil is weird, but usually can be found in health stores and stuff. It is presented differently to other oils as it is actually a soild until heated. I just hate the taste of coconut oil and it makes me gag! Seasame is meant to be good, but all I can find is the toasted variety which is bad.
I feel I should note, since we both a aiming for brighter and whiter teeth. I was doing my first oil pull last night with EVOO, and decided to find the first forum I read about the stuff to occupy my mind as I OPed. Apparently olive oil is okay to use, but people found it didn't have the benefit of much whiter teeth, just healthier gums and other health stuff cleared. As a result I've dug down in my cupboard and found some coconut oil. My plan is coconut oil in the morning (Where cups of tea will clear the taste) and EVOO in the evening. Also, swish slowly rather than quickly.
I'm actually OPing right now. The taste of coconut is making me gag a bit though, and I'm finding it hard not to swallow the mucus (YUCK!) that it draws out
I think I may have to do a teaspoon of cocount oil and a dessert spoon of olive oil to start with just so I can cope!
In regards to finding coconut oil if you feel you really want to switch, here in the UK I can find it in Holland and Barrett and Sainsburys. In the US I hear wholefoods usually does it, if not try obscure health food stores. My coconut oil came in a short wide tub/jar, so look for that sort of shape and remember it is hard rather than liquid. God luck with the search!
I held of hitting post until I finished OPing. I can report that compared to EVOO, coconut oil gave my teeth an instantly more brighter appearance! Which I'm both happy and frustrated about as it means I will definitely have to learn to tolerate the coconut flavour, haha! I also, after reading fore-mentioned forum, rinsed my mouth out with salt water as that is a natural anti-septic and clears out any lingering oil and thus whatever nasty bacteria got pulled.
Also on a side note. If you are interested in healthy teeth something to look into is tooth mousse. I used it post heavy dental work as my teeth had being attacked by tools and I was worried it had thinned my enamel, It certainly seemed to have some effect, noting dramatic though. Some people claimed whiter teeth, I just thought it made mine less sensitive, and stronger and got rid of this random white spot that had randomly appeared on my front tooth. But I only used it for a couple of months at most, so it may indeed give whiter teeth over time!
