Yeah, sesame oil was a no-go for me too—felt like I was swishing salad dressing around my mouth, lol. Coconut oil's better, but honestly, didn't notice much stain removal either way. Haven't tried sunflower yet, but now you've got me curious. Wondering if olive oil would be weird...or would I just end up craving pasta halfway through?
I've tried olive oil before, and honestly...it wasn't terrible, but yeah, definitely had me craving garlic bread halfway through, lol. Thing is, oil pulling isn't really about stain removal—it's more about reducing bacteria and improving gum health. For stains, you're better off with something mildly abrasive like baking soda or activated charcoal (just don't overdo it). Oil pulling's great for overall oral hygiene, but if you're chasing that pro-level whitening, might wanna look elsewhere.
"definitely had me craving garlic bread halfway through, lol."
Haha, I totally get that garlic bread craving! Reminds me of when I first tried oil pulling with coconut oil—felt like I was swishing around dessert topping. 😅 You're right though, it's more about gum health than whitening. Activated charcoal worked decently for me, but honestly, moderation is key. Has anyone here tried professional whitening treatments? Curious if they're worth the hype or just another expensive dental trend...
I've done the professional whitening thing once—my dentist offered a discount, so I figured why not. It definitely worked better than home methods, but my teeth were pretty sensitive for a couple days after. Not unbearable, just... noticeable. Honestly, I think you're right about moderation being key. Now I mostly stick to whitening toothpaste and try to avoid staining foods (though garlic bread is non-negotiable, lol).
I totally feel you on the garlic bread—some things are just sacred, teeth stains be damned, lol. I did professional whitening once too, and yeah, sensitivity afterward was real. Here's my current routine: step one, brush with whitening toothpaste; step two, occasionally use those gentle whitening strips (but not too often, learned that the hard way); step three, accept that coffee is life and some stains are just inevitable. Seems like moderation plus realistic expectations is the sweet spot.
