DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter COCONUT OIL FOR DENTAL HEALTH Many people are aware of the benefits of coconut oil when it comes to healthy hair and skin and controlling body weight and cholesterol. Coconut oil can also improve dental health. Coconut oil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 4,000 years for its power as a natural antibiotic with immune-boosting capabilities. The fatty acids in coconut oil give it antibacterial properties that can clean and whiten teeth, protect gums, reduce bad breath, and improve overall oral health. The process of "oil pulling"-swishing coconut oil around inside the mouth- is reported to remove bacteria that causes tooth decay and bad breath. Oil pulling produces a cleansing effect, reducing adhesion of plaque and bacteria to teeth. We have lots of good ideas on how to help keep your mouth a healthy one. At CARPENTER DENTAL, we strongly believe that one of the most important services we render our patients is a plan for preventive care. Along with daily brushing and flossing, one crucial tool to your good dental health is regular professional care. Located at 1086 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, we have office hours by appointment. Please call us at 570-331-0909. P.S. Coconut oil metabolites (substances necessary for metabolism) have been shown to prevent resistance organisms from forming in the mouth and other parts of the body. Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort, PA (570) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com DENTAL TOPICS by Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter COCONUT OIL FOR DENTAL HEALTH Many people are aware of the benefits of coconut oil when it comes to healthy hair and skin and controlling body weight and cholesterol . Coconut oil can also improve dental health . Coconut oil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 4,000 years for its power as a natural antibiotic with immune - boosting capabilities . The fatty acids in coconut oil give it antibacterial properties that can clean and whiten teeth , protect gums , reduce bad breath , and improve overall oral health . The process of " oil pulling " -swishing coconut oil around inside the mouth is reported to remove bacteria that causes tooth decay and bad breath . Oil pulling produces a cleansing effect , reducing adhesion of plaque and bacteria to teeth . We have lots of good ideas on how to help keep your mouth a healthy one . At CARPENTER DENTAL , we strongly believe that one of the most important services we render our patients is a plan for preventive care . Along with daily brushing and flossing , one crucial tool to your good dental health is regular professional care . Located at 1086 Wyoming Ave. , Forty Fort , we have office hours by appointment . Please call us at 570-331-0909 . P.S. Coconut oil metabolites ( substances necessary for metabolism ) have been shown to prevent resistance organisms from forming in the mouth and other parts of the body . Dr. Charles M. & Dr. Chas M. Carpenter Carpenter Dental 1086 Wyoming Avenue Forty Fort , PA ( 570 ) 331-0909 Elaine Carpenter RDH www.carpenterdental.com