Ditch the minty toothpaste and try coconut oil instead: Fruit can kill bug behind tooth decay Research paves way for toothpastes and mouthwashes containing coconut as an ingredient By Fiona Macrae Science Correspondent PUBLISHED:18:52 EST, 2 September 2012| UPDATED: 18:53 EST, 2 September 2012 Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2197389/Ditch-minty-toothpaste-try-coconut-oil-instead-Fruit-kill-bug-tooth-decay.html#ixzz2C7Zouoq4