I have
been avoiding traditional toothpastes for a while (check out our article, “Is your toothpaste safe?”). There are some
good natural toothpaste options on the market, but lately I haven’t been wowed
with them or their hefty price tag,
so I decided to make my own. After a lot
of experimenting, tinkering and tooth brushing, I came up with this simple
recipe that is a tooth powder, rather than a paste. I store it in a small glass bell jar with a
lid.
I wish
I could say that my whole family uses this but my family is very
particular. I use it and I have to say
that I love it! Converting to this tooth
powder takes a week or so to get used to.
The chemicals in toothpaste make it creamy, foamy and palatable... and
omitting those agents takes a little adjusting.
Natural toothpastes are not the same, but after several days, you will
notice instant results and not miss the other kind. Here are four great reasons to go home-made
with toothpaste:
- You know exactly what you are getting! It seems like more and more companies
are sneaking unwanted ingredients like preservatives and additives into
their products without noting them on the box.
- You most likely have all of the
ingredients in your house right now! Simple tried-and-true ingredients that
your grandparents used to use make up this simple recipe that can
be made in less than two minutes.
- These ingredients are cheap, making this
recipe significantly less expensive than your favorite toothpaste brand. I
previously used Desert Essence and it retailed for $6.99 for a 6.25 ounce
tube. I estimate that my homemade
version costs approximately 35¢ for the same amount.
- Compared to my old brand, I know that every
ingredient is 100% natural! Baking soda acts as the base and is a mild
(but safe) abrasive that provides a gentle cleansing. It is also alkaline and helps to
neutralize acids and reduce odors in the mouth. Cinnamon, stevia and clove essential oil
are the flavoring and sweetening agents.
I like
to make this frequently to keep it fresh (since it literally comes together in
a minute), but feel free to double or triple this recipe!
1
Tablespoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon
organic cinnamon
1/8
teaspoon salt
1-2 drops
clove essential oil
30
drops of stevia
Thoroughly
combine all ingredients (I mix it in the glass container with a fork). Store in an air-tight container. One thing to note: I rinse out my mouth and the toothbrush prior
to brushing. There are no foaming
ingredients in this recipe so the water helps lubricate the mouth. Happy brushing!
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