Dental hygiene is one important aspect to keeping our bodies healthy. When you have a healthy mouth you are preventing any infections from getting inside the body, there are a few studies that explain how plaque buildup can give a higher risk to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Its best to keep good care of our mouths. The bad thing about trying to keep our mouths clean is the fact that some commercial tooth paste are filled with plastic and different kinds of chemicals like triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, artificial sweeteners, fluoride, propylene glycol, and diethanolamine.
Commercial toothpastes are not getting the job done as they should be, so what can we use to make sure our teeth are as healthy as possible?
A recent study conducted at the Athlone Institute has found out that coconut oil is antibacterial which will fight off any bacteria that grows inside the mouth. It can also reduce inflammation.
According to Dr. Damien Brady, the main researcher from Athlone Institute of Technology,
“Involving coconut oil with adjusted enzymes in the products of dental hygiene represents an interesting alternative to chemical additives, especially because it works at considerably reduced concentrations. Plus, with bigger antibiotic hostility, it is essential for us to pay attention in finding and using some new ways to fight against microbial infection.”
In order to avoid the harmful chemicals, people should turn to more natural variants of teeth cleaning. Toothpastes are rich in triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, fluoride, and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, which might cause various health issues.
On the other hand, we will suggest a natural toothpaste recipe which contains coconut oil:
Ingredients:
½ cup coconut oil
2-3 tablespoons baking soda
15-30 drops of lemon, thieves, or peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients, and use the paste as any other.
Moreover, oil pulling is another way to protect your teeth and support dental health. You should swish a tablespoon of coconut oil in the mouth for about 5-20 minutes on an empty stomach.
Afterward, spit the oil, which will absorb the bacteria from the mouth, and leave the teeth clean, healthy, and white.
