Is it possible to perform deep teeth cleaning with coconut oil?

Clean your teeth with coconut oil

You have heard about the amazing benefits of coconut oil. It can be used for cooking, cleaning, conditioning your hair and washing your face.

How about preventing tooth decay? You may ask.

Believe it or not, coconut oil can offer deep teeth cleaning. This versatile natural product can be used as an alternative to chemical additives that you can find in most dental hygiene products.

With this product, you can prevent yourself from using sulfate chemicals. Unfortunately, coconut oil for deep cleaning is not yet approved by the American Dental Association and Philippine Dental Association.

However, people who have tried this technique swore by its effectiveness.

HOW TO MAKE COCONUT OIL FOR DEEP TEETH CLEANING?

• First, you need to obtain softened coconut oil, baking soda, peppermint essential oil, Stevia, glycerin, and castile soap.
• Then, mix all of these ingredients.
• Store it in an airtight container.
• Use it when necessary.

WHAT DENTISTS THINK ABOUT THIS NATURAL ALTERNATIVE?

Some dentists do recommend their patients to use this alternative. This is especially beneficial for patients with sensitive teeth. You can use it as a mouth rinse or a daily cleaning regimen.

If you are not ready yet to use coconut oil as deep teeth cleaning, you should consider using a toothpaste rich in fluoride.

Source:

• http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/features/oil-pulling