I started brushing with toothpaste and a few drops of Coconut oil... the oil has antibacterial properties and coats the teeth. Last month I bit down wrong and a tooth became loose and oh so painful... I used Coconut oil on it and the gums and it kept it painfree and the tooth is no longer loose (still in my mouth). The company I get my oil from even carries a Coconut based toothpaste...