I'm not sure if the bleeding gums is normal because I am a new puller myself. I have had occasional bleeding gums on and off for years. I've been pulling a little more than a month almost every day but I do miss a day here and there. I pull, rinse, brush and then sometimes floss and I have NO bleeding anymore. I haven't experienced the pukey smell so don't know what that is about. I also pull with coconut oil most of the time.

I have been OP'ing for about 2 months now. My gums do bleed a tiny bit, but I had attributed it to the firm toothbrush that I am using (it said soft bristle, that's why I bought it, but it's not!)

As for the puke smell - it is most likely toxins. Every once in a while I smell it too, in fact, I go around the house asking my family if they can smell it! No one else ever does, just me - so I figured it was a detox thing.

Marnie

Hey AP,

I have used a soft toothbrush for several months, which is helpful. I will get a little bleeding in my gums if I use a harder one, but I "downgraded" to a soft one after beginning oil pulling last fall, and a couple months later abandoning toothpaste and switching to soap and baking soda.

I have really noticed the teeth-tightening effects of OP. The other day when I tried to floss, I could barely get the floss between my teeth in some places. That tells me that my gums are getting healthier/stronger. So a little bleeding doesn't bother me.

I do think that bleeding gums could be part of detox. So much shows up in the mouth/gums in terms of detox symptoms. Increased circulation can cause bleeding gums -- when I was pregnant, my gums bled more, because of increased blood volume. So it is not necessarily a bad thing, just a sign of activity -- you are seein' da OP action!

Hope you continue to feel well and post about your experience -- I always enjoy reading what you have to say!

Happy pulling to all --

Laura