Coconut Oil Prevents Damage on Teeth

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is not only used for cooking but also to protect the health of the teeth. The active ingredient in coconut oil is known to fight bacteria that cause cavities.

Dental cavities (caries) occurs due to several factors, namely the growth of bacteria, sugar in the diet, and susceptible tooth surface. Streptococcus mutant bacteria (bacteria that make sugar in the mouth as food) will convert sugar attached into acid.

Well, when coconut oil bound with compounding digestive enzymes, it will produce strong bacteria killer. Therefore, experts are now trying to develop toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain palm oil as an active ingredient.

The result of the study is important because there are more and more problems concerning to bacteria  that are resistant  to drug due to excessive antibiotic use.