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HOW TO GET RID OF PLAQUE AND WHITEN YOUR TEETH WITHOUT EXPENSIVE TREATMENTS

Coconut oil has a lot of benefits to your dental hygiene. Apart from the normal dental care and hygiene like flossing, use of mouthwash and regular brushing, coconut oil is also important. Rinsing your mouth with one tablespoon of coconut oil kills bacteria that causes tooth cavity and bad breath. It is also useful in the whitening of teeth.

This dental care technique started in ancient Ayurveda around 3000 years ago. Though it was known then, coconut has antimicrobial power. This is what makes coconut oil be able to prevent tooth decay, reduce the risk of gingivitis and eliminate bad breath.

There are various online sites that sell coconut oil for cosmetic use. This oil may contain some chemicals in them. Thus, they are not suitable for direct consumption. Here we recommend the use of only virgin coconut oil and you can be able to access a wide variety of this particular coconut oil from different brands on the market at a very affordable price.

You can also make homemade coconut oil for your teeth very easily.

Instructions.

§  Melt about 30 grams of in a bowl and add 45 grams (about 3 tablespoons) of baking soda.

§  Stir with a fork until a thick paste-like a toothpaste.

You can use this homemade toothpaste for your teeth. This paste will be able to bleach stains off your teeth and keep them sparkling white since it contains sodium bicarbonate. It is important to keep in mind that above 24-26 degrees coconut oil solidifies so it should not be disposed of in sinks as it may lead to blockage.

You should brush your tongue often with this paste to get rid of bad breath. Coconut oil will kill bacteria, that are responsible for bad breath, living in your mouth. It will also leave your mouth clean with a fresh scent of coconut. It will always prevent effects of using chemical toothpaste in your mouth.

Coconut oil is beneficial to your health and you should consider informing your friends to start using this method.


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