Toothpaste, an important part of every persons routine, at least it should be. Some use baking soda, some use the whiteness, and some use just what’s is the most affordable with no after thought to the effect. However, a new study has shown that it may be a better idea to brush your teeth with coconut oil! Alarming as that may sound there are six reasons to back this new theory up so scotch on over to read, grab a jar, and your brush, and clean those pearly whites.
Key Takeaways:
- Normal oral environment denizens of the human mouth include Streptococcus mutans, a bacterium that is responsible for tooth decay.
- It’s been discovered that an enzyme-modified version of coconut oil strongly inhibits mouth bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans.
- Coconut oil, which is inexpensive and lacks the potentially harmful chemical additives of commercial toothpaste, could be considered a viable alternative to conventional toothpaste.
“Conventional toothpaste such as Colgate Total contains an antibacterial chemical called triclosan, which has been linked to concerns over antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption.”
Read more: http://www.healthnutnews.com/6-reasons-start-using-coconut-oil-toothpaste/