Coconut Oil Will Actually Cause Buildup of Plaque

It’s not always easy to discern what information is factual. One group set out to find out if coconut oil swilling helps in getting white teeth.

Key takeaways:

• Coconut oil is thought to pull out toxins from the mouth as these particles adhere to the fat and are then spat out.
• Coconut oil was put to the test against sugar-free chewing gum to find out which of the two is the best in fighting off plaque.
• Coconut oil was found to make the teeth dirtier and caused an increase in the levels of plaque in the entire mouth.

We’re looking at a few of the ridiculous myths that are out there and trying to delve into them, and figure out what the truth is. The idea is to empower people to be a bit more knowledgeable about their own health.

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Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.