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Research has shown that one fairly common natural ingredient can almost perfectly replace the use of conventional oral care products.
Toothpaste
Many commercial toothpastes contain dangerous chemicals that can cause irritation of the gums and oral cavity, or have other negative effects.
Many of you have probably already heard about the wide range of health benefits of coconut oil. One of its other uses is also in the care of your teeth and oral hygiene.
What diseases rotten teeth can cause
Healthy teeth and gums are extremely important for our overall health. Oral infections lead to a number of other diseases and health problems.
Examples include heart disease, damage to the brain with possible development of dementia, but also stroke or respiratory diseases.
For these reasons you should always take good care of your teeth.
Coconut oil as a natural substitute for toothpastes
A recent new study conducted at the Athlons Institute found that this oil is better than all other oral care agents.
It can keep teeth free from deposits, prevent the formation of plaque and the development of tartar.
In addition, it also has antibacterial effects and destroys pathogenic bacteria both directly and via enzymes that prevent their multiplication.
Streptococci are the most common type of bacteria that produce acids. These are then responsible for damaging tooth enamel and the formation of cavities.
These bacteria feed on sugar and food residues that remain on the teeth. An acidic environment also leads to increased demineralization of the teeth and their subsequent damage.
According to Dr. Damien Brady, the lead researcher from the Athlons Institute of Technology:
“Using coconut oil for dental hygiene represents an interesting alternative to chemical toothpastes. To achieve the same effect as coconut oil, high concentrations of chemicals would have to be used, which would already be dangerous to health. Moreover, with increasing bacterial resistance to antibiotics, it is important to look for new natural substances with innate antibacterial effects.”
Dangerous substances in toothpastes
To avoid the adverse effects of various chemicals it is necessary to look for new ways to clean your teeth.
Various dangerous substances are used in toothpastes, such as for example:
- triclosan (highly toxic substance)
- sodium lauryl sulfate (carcinogen, irritates mucous membranes)
- fluoride (carcinogen, damages bones and tooth enamel – dental fluorosis)
- artificial sweeteners like aspartame (neurotoxin)
For example, the first mentioned triclosan, which is used in toothpastes as an antibiotic, disrupts the endocrine system. Sodium lauryl sulfate, on the other hand, damages the taste buds.
Recipe for homemade toothpaste with coconut oil
- 1 dcl of coconut oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- a few drops of lemon or mint essential oil
Preparation
Mix the listed ingredients and use the resulting mixture as a substitute for your regular toothpaste.
Another way to improve the care of your teeth is the so-called oil pulling.
Simply take a tablespoon of coconut oil into your mouth and swish it around for 10 to 15 minutes. At the end do not swallow the oil, but spit it out, because it will contain a large number of bacteria.
It was previously assumed that teeth cannot repair themselves
Recent research, however, shows that even tooth enamel can regenerate and this toothpaste will help you significantly with that.
Where to buy the listed ingredients
Coconut oil can nowadays be bought in many health food stores or even in drugstores.
You can also find it on the Internet, for example in Slovakia HERE and in the Czech Republic HERE.
You can buy baking soda in almost any grocery store. And essential oils are usually sold in health food stores.
