A member asked:

If you swish coconut oil in your mouth, spit it out, and brush your teeth will it whiten your teeth?

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Dr. Don Millner answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Lime in dee coconut?: Anything we eat, drink, swish, swallow brush away will remove/dilute some amount of tooth surface stained plaque. However, i doubt anyone will see the difference swishing with coconut milk. But... If you "put dee lime in dee coconut and call your dentist in the morning " or just buy some white strips...I think you just might see some results.

Answered 4/6/2014

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Oil Pulling: Ancient ayurvedic technique of swishing cold-pressed oil in your mouth every morning for 20 minutes. Much like a rinse. Passing it vigorously over the gums and between the teeth. It was the closest thing to a water pik. There are some antibacterial and anti-inflammatory benefit to the action but it wont whiten your teeth. Can brighten and make shiny. Who has 20 minutes every morning however/.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Dr. I. Jay Freedman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Can U swish 4 20 min: Recently this "fad" called oil pulling has been on the news and the internet. The process is credited with improving diet, one has more energy and even whitens teeth. The catch is you need to swish for 20 minutes...can you do that and wouldn't it be easier to see your dentist for scientifically researched methods that are safe and predictable? You can decide!

Answered 5/23/2014

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Is it ok to take coconut oil by mouth everyday? Thanks in advance Doctor

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