How Coconut is Good for Dental Health

coconut oil infographic

Coconut oil comes from the flesh of the coconut. It is saturated fat but what makes coconut oil different is that it’s mostly in the form of medium-chain triglycerides. Around half of this fatty acid is lauric acid, which has antibacterial properties. The properties of lauric acid are that it kills contaminants as well as converts them into monolaurin which fights germs and fungi. It […] Read more »

Tooth Decay and Fizzy Drinks: A Rotten Epidemic

Child Tooth Decay Infographic

Though almost one third of 5 year olds have tooth decay, many are waiting almost a year or more to have their rotted teeth removed. The culprit of the decaying teeth? Dentists across the country are blaming fizzy drinks and sodas as one of the main sources of the epidemic. This infographic delves into the issue of tooth decay in children, pointing out the worst areas in […] Read more »