Whether its in adorably-packaged floss, environmentally-friendly toothpaste, or gentle mouthwash, coconut oil is popping up everywhere.
And now, some people even swear by its whitening abilities.
Keep reading to find out what they had to say.
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Meet the Experts
Is It Safe to Whiten Your Teeth With Coconut Oil?
Coconut oil alone is not entirely effective, says Patterson.
Confused as to why coconut oil has become such a popular oral care staple if its not beneficial?
According to Freking, it has its perksjust not for whitening.
It smells good, has cute packaging, and is environmentally responsible.
It can, however, make them appear temporarily brighter.
Otherwise, there are no harmful side effects to using coconut oil, she assures us.
Sorry guys, there is no best way, it doesnt work, she says.
Instead, choose awhitening productwith hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide as its active ingredient.
But hey, having fun with daily chores is important.
Still, theres no evidence that coconut oil works well as a whitening agent.
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