New Study Suggests Coconut Oil May Help Prevent Tooth Decay

An interesting study conducted by researchers at the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland has revealed that a new natural agent could help in the fight against tooth decay. The unlikely constituent: coconut oil. This week, at the Society for General Microbiology’s autumn conference at the University of Warwick, England, the institute unveiled the findings of its study, noting that an antibacterial agent found in digested coconut oil looked promising for helping to prevent tooth decay.

The goal of the researcher team, led by Dr. Damien Brady, was to determine whether or not coconut oil could help combat a particular strain of Streptococcus bacteria which are found in the mouth, and that are known to cause tooth decay. The goal was to test out the efficacy of the oil in its natural and in its semi-digested state. Certain enzymes were added to intimate the testing process of the oil.

The study concluded that natural oil that was undigested had virtually no impact upon the bacteria. However, the scientists did find that when the compound was digested, it showed significant effects upon preventing the multiplication of the Streptococcus bacteria.

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Irish Dentists Toying with Idea of Urging Patients to Keep a Diet Diary to Prevent Cavities and Tooth Decay

Proper dental care and the importance of it is a wide-reaching endeavor. Worldwide, countries continuously try to educate people on why taking proper care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a crucial element that’s paramount to your well-being. In today’s story, we head way across the pond, all the way over to Ireland, where dentists are toying with a new concept that might be able to provide them with invaluable insight into the eating habits and dental care routines of patients, of which they want to provide the best dental care to as possible.

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