This randomized clinical trial will be conducted to investigate the efficacy of an innovative tooth cleaning agent extra virgin coconut oil with peppermint essential oil by oil pulling and toothbrushing with oil on reducing salivary Streptococcus mutans levels, tooth decay and plaque buildup versus on the counter toothpaste in high caries risk patients.
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Change in the actual chance to avoid new lesion will be assessed
Timeframe: T0: Baseline. T1: After one month. T2: After three months
Change in the bacterial count will be assessed
Timeframe: T0: Baseline. T1: After one month. T2: After three months
Change in the salivary pH will be assessed
Timeframe: T0: Baseline. T1: After one month. T2: After three months
Change in the Plaque index will be assessed Löe-Silness (Loe 1963)
Timeframe: T0: Baseline. T1: After one month. T2: After three months