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| Coconut Oil Benefits For Dentistry |
Coconut Oil Benefits For Dentistry - Scientists have tested some effects of coconut oil against Streptococcus mutans bacteria that is like sugar on the teeth and produce acids that cause tooth decay and loss. When oil is bound with digestive enzymes it will become the number one killer for the germs.
These findings pave the way for the manufacture of toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain palm oil as an active ingredient.
Doctoral research conducted by Damien Brady from Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland, said that during the dental caries is a health problem that is often overlooked. As many as 60 to 90 percent of children and most adults in industrialized countries often experience this problem.
"Combining enzymes and modified coconut oil into dental hygiene products would be an attractive alternative to chemical additives, particularly since this material works at relatively low concentrations," he said.
He added that the findings could be important because now a lot of germs that are resistant to antibiotics.
Brady experiments inspired by previous research showing that partially digested milk made S. mutans less likely to remain attached to the tooth enamel.
The data show that the products of human digestion show antimicrobial activity. This shows how bacteria colonize the cells lining the digestive tract and overall intestinal health.