Coconut – Natural solution for gum disease and cavity prevention
Coconut oil continues to shine for its health-boosting properties, and rightfully so for cavity prevention.
While most people are familiar with its numerous health benefits and keeping your hair and skin healthy. It’s also been used for thousands of years to improve dental health.
In particular, it’s been used in Ayurvedic medicine to clean and whiten teeth, reduce halitosis (bad breath), and improve gum health.
Coconuts are natural anti bacterial food and can help reduce the risk of developing gum disease and cavity. Studies have shown that coconut oil gargling is as effective as using chlorhexidine mouthwash. The combined effect of the emulsification, saponification, and the antimicrobial effects of medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil may be the reason for reduction of S. mutans.
So this reduction in S. mutans results in cavity prevention and better gum health
COCONUT OIL, A NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC WHEN DIGESTED, DESTROYS THE BACTERIA THAT CAUSE TOOTH CAVITY.
The scientists believe that enzyme-modified coconut oil, meaning in its semi-digested state. It may have commercially viable antimicrobial qualities for the oral healthcare industry.
Dental caries is a commonly overlooked health problem affecting 60-90% of children and the majority of adults in industrialized countries. Incorporating enzyme-modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives. Particularly as it works at relatively low concentrations
To know more about Cavity and Gum disease Prevention, meet Dr. Vimal Thareja MDS, at SmileMax Dental Clinic, Rani Bagh, Pitampura or contact us at 8800211141.