Oral Hygiene

Wellness blog shares coconut-oil “pulling chews,” while dentists say evidence for oil pulling remains limited

February 19, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI Fact checked

Wellness Mama founder Katie Wells has published a recipe for bite-sized coconut-oil “pulling chews” flavored with essential oils, pitching them as a simpler way to do oil pulling—an Ayurvedic-inspired practice that involves swishing oil and then spitting it out. Dental groups and medical experts, however, say research on oil pulling’s oral-health benefits is limited and it should not replace brushing, flossing, fluoride toothpaste and routine dental care.