Coconut oil is probably one of the best oils that can exist. Its unique fatty acid constitution can have tremendous health benefits, these exceptional fats include: caprylic acid, lauric acid and capric acid. Thus, it warns you in particular against Alzheimer's disease, reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease and strengthens your immune system. But did you know that coconut oil could also keep cavities away.
It seems that the mouth is an essential element for good general health. It is therefore important to take care of your teeth and gums to avoid many health problems. Indeed, it can range from the loss of your teeth to heart disease for example.
The importance of oral hygiene
Poor oral hygiene can lead to a number of health problems: tooth and gum damage, tooth loosening, caries, infections and other more damaging conditions.
Indeed, like the rest of your body, your mouth is full of bacteria, most of them harmless. As a general rule, our immune defenses and daily care are sufficient to keep them under control. Nevertheless, when your oral hygiene is not adequate, these bacteria can develop and cause infections such as cavities and gum disease.
Also, the human body is a complex interconnected system. Your oral health can therefore cause various diseases, the opposite being true. Certain conditions can also affect your oral health.
Cardiovascular Disease: Studies have shown that inflammation related to infections caused by oral bacteria can cause heart disease, clogged arteries and stroke.
Periodontitis: Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontal diseases that are sometimes responsible for premature births and low birth weight.
Diabetes: Diabetes disease reduces your resistance to infections, which can put your gums in danger. Also, studies have shown that periodontitis is the sixth complication of diabetes.
To protect your oral health it is important to eat healthy, replace your toothbrush every three months, avoid smoking, drink in moderation or even banish it and brush your teeth at least twice a day.
Coconut oil: an ultra-effective toothpaste!
A study in the scientific journal Nature has shown that coconut oil is one of the best ways to keep your teeth clean and healthy. Indeed, thanks to its antibacterial agents and its digestive enzymes that prevent the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth, coconut oil helps prevent cavities, to remedy your damaged teeth and to give them whiteness and brightness. The virtues of this oil do not stop there since it also eliminates bad breath by getting rid of the bacteria responsible for halitosis. Indians have been using coconut oil for centuries to maintain good oral hygiene.
Dr. Damien Brady, author of the study, said, "Coconut oil is one of the best alternatives to chemical additives in commercially available toothpastes. In addition, we attach great importance to finding new (more natural) ways to fight microbial infections. "
Toothpaste recipe at home:
Ingredients
- ½ cup of coconut oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons of green clay
- 15 to 30 drops of lemon essential oil
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients at the same time until you get a smooth, smooth dough. Brush your teeth as you would with your usual toothpaste.
Green clay is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial and remineralizing properties. Your homemade toothpaste can be kept for one week, beyond 7 days, do not use it anymore and make another one.
