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A member asked:
Is it safe, and healthy, to add a drop of tea tree oil to my toothpaste to prevent cavaties? will it help existing cavaties? i won't ingest.
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Tea Tree Oil: A drop of tea tree oil on your toothpaste is fine. The oil does have some antibacterial qualities; however, it won't "help" your existing cavities. You need to see a dentist to treat those. Regarding prevention, proper brushing and flossing will be far more effective.
Answered 5/30/2015
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