CINDY A
01-07-2013, 09:19 AM
How to make natural toothpaste –by shazzie
2 teaspoons raw coconut oil (Viridian is the best in the UK)
2 teaspoons baking soda (sodium bicarbonate not baking powder)
2 teaspoons xylitol or more to taste
6 drops organic peppermint oil
In a smallish plastic or glass tub that has a well fitting lid, mix all the ingredients with a teaspoon. There’s no need to melt the coconut oil first.
Storage
Keep on your bathroom shelf like normal toothpaste. Be aware that it will turn to a thick liquid if it’s warm, as coconut oil melts at a low temperature. This won’t affect your toothpaste at all, but you may have to pour the toothpaste on to your toothbrush!
Variations
Add less baking soda if you are going to use this more than three times a week. It’s slightly abrasive and shouldn’t be brushed on teeth every day.
Replace the baking soda with good raw salt if preferred.
To help remineralise teeth: add calcium/magnesium/silica
Essential oils to add (experiment with doses for your particular issue)
For gingivitis: tea tree, clove, cinnamon, myrrh, thyme, chamomile, peppermint
For receeding gums: oregano, tea tree, peppermint, myrrh, neem
For sensitive teeth: lemon, myrrh, clove, sage
2 teaspoons raw coconut oil (Viridian is the best in the UK)
2 teaspoons baking soda (sodium bicarbonate not baking powder)
2 teaspoons xylitol or more to taste
6 drops organic peppermint oil
In a smallish plastic or glass tub that has a well fitting lid, mix all the ingredients with a teaspoon. There’s no need to melt the coconut oil first.
Storage
Keep on your bathroom shelf like normal toothpaste. Be aware that it will turn to a thick liquid if it’s warm, as coconut oil melts at a low temperature. This won’t affect your toothpaste at all, but you may have to pour the toothpaste on to your toothbrush!
Variations
Add less baking soda if you are going to use this more than three times a week. It’s slightly abrasive and shouldn’t be brushed on teeth every day.
Replace the baking soda with good raw salt if preferred.
To help remineralise teeth: add calcium/magnesium/silica
Essential oils to add (experiment with doses for your particular issue)
For gingivitis: tea tree, clove, cinnamon, myrrh, thyme, chamomile, peppermint
For receeding gums: oregano, tea tree, peppermint, myrrh, neem
For sensitive teeth: lemon, myrrh, clove, sage