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Oral Infection and Mouth Care

Oral Infection and Mouth Care

By Joan McDaniel         

Mouth decay can be very serious and dangerous and cause brain damage and other illness.  Over 90% of the population has some form of tooth decay or gum disease.  Regardless how clean your mouth appears, you could have an active infection right now and not know it.  More brushing, flossing, mouthwash, or use of antibiotics will not stop it. 

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But there is something that will, and if you know me by now you have guessed it---COCONUT OIL.  The Oil is not used in brushing the teeth, (more of that latter) It is used in entirely a different way.  The method is called Oil Pulling.

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