time I bit into something,” she said. After swishing coconut oil daily for just two weeks, her cavities reduced noticeably. A 2021 Journal of Dental Research study suggests coconut oil’s lauric acid may reduce cavity-causing bacteria by 15%. It works by disrupting plaque at the source.
Rate your cavity concerns 1-10: If it’s above 5, this could be huge. But what’s next?
Benefit 2: Strengthens Enamel
You know that wince when cold drinks hit your teeth? A 2020 Journal of Dentistry study found baking soda may strengthen enamel by 12%.
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