How to Brush With Coconut Oil

From cooking, baking to skin care, coconut oil has many uses. Coconut oil can also be used to brush your teeth. Proponents of coconut oil believe that it not only cleans your teeth and freshens your breath, but also helps cure gingivitis. However, the effectiveness of coconut oil for curing gingivitis has not been scientifically proven. Coconut oil is taken directly from the meat of the coconut, meaning that it is safe to swallow.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Coconut oil
• Small bowl
• Spoon
• Toothbrush

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Instructions

• 1

  Add 2 parts baking soda to 1 part coconut oil directly into the small bowl. Mix with a spoon until the ingredients resemble a paste. If the mixture is too wet, add additional baking soda. If the mixture is too dry, add a few drops of coconut oil or water.

• 2

  Cover the toothbrush brush bristles with the coconut oil paste by dipping the head of the toothbrush into the bowl.

• 3

  Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle, and brush the teeth using a small circular motion with gentle pressure. Remember to brush all around the teeth and the tongue.

• 4

  Rinse your mouth with warm water. Repeat twice daily.