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Coconut Oil Pulling: Boost Oral Health Naturally with Dr. Leedia Riman

23 Feb 2026 · 0 min

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In this interview segment, the hosts discuss coconut oil pulling as a natural oral health practice. Speaker B mentions a mint‑infused coconut oil recommended by a biological dentist, Dr. Matt, and asks if it is advisable. Speaker A affirms its use, emphasizing that the mint flavor should not be a strong essential oil, as potent essential oils in oral care can disrupt the oral microbiome. The conversation highlights that coconut oil pulling is highly beneficial, and its efficacy can be further enhanced with ozone‑infused oil, though the ozone adds an unpleasant taste. Adding a mild mint infusion can improve tolerability. The dialogue sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the benefits of oil pulling for oral health.

Coconut oil pulling. I actually saw this great biological dentist, Dr. Matt, who had given me a coconut oil that is infused with mint. Is that something that you recommend as well?
Totally. As long as the mint isn't like a strong essential oil. I just want people to be careful with essential oils in their mouthwashes or, you know, oral care products, because that can disrupt the microbiome. But coconut oil pulling is incredible. If it has ozone in it, it's even more incredible. But it tastes a little nasty with the ozone. Yes. So if it's a little mint infused, it can make it a more tolerable. Yes, exactly.
And the benefits of oil pulling,
so the oil, what it does, it pulls in all the bad bacteria. Oil is hydrophobic and the bad bacteria is hydrophobic. So what it does, it just pulls it in and then you swish, swish, swish.