Homemade Toothpaste
Why make your own toothpaste?
making your own toothpaste allows you to leave out all the harmful ingredients commercial toothpaste is made of, and it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
DBM Protocol – Natural Toothpaste #1
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- 1 tsp finely ground Sea Salt or Himalayan salt (optional – direct application of the minerals in sea salt is great for teeth, but can be left out if the taste is too salty)
- 10 -15 drops peppermint essential oil (or add your favourite flavour – spearmint, orange, etc.)
- filtered water (add to desired consistency)
Special Equipment
- Sterile Mixing bowl
- Sterile wooden spatula
- Sterile glass jar with lid (mason jar)
Instructions
- Mix together baking soda,(bicarb) optional salt, and peppermint.
- Add a little water at a time, stirring after each addition, until paste reaches desired consistency.
- Add essential oils if desired.
- That’s it! You’re done.
DBM Protocol – Natural Toothpaste #2
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
- 2/3 cup coconut oil
- 10 -15 drops therapeutic grade peppermint essential oil (or add your favourite flavour – spearmint, orange, etc.) – optional
Special Equipment
- Sterile Mixing bowl
- Sterile wooden spatula
- Sterile glass jar with lid (mason jar)
Instructions
- Mix together baking soda (bicarb), coconut oil in a glass bowl
- Add therapeutic grade essential oils
- Place into glass jar and seal
- Remember – DO NOT put your toothbrush directly into the jar. Use a plastic spatula similar to the one in the picture for applying the toothpaste to your brush
FAQ’s and answers:
Isn’t baking soda abrasive?
No, on the Relative Dentin Abrasivity (RDA) scale baking soda is MUCH less abrasive than commercial toothpaste.
Are essential oils safe for consumption?
First, you’re not supposed to swallow toothpaste. That said, some may run down our throats – and most essential oil providers are legally obligated to print, “not for consumption” on their packaging – but we use it with confidence. Here’s our line of thought: would you rather put the essential oils of a mint plant in your mouth or commercial toothpaste that has poison control warnings on every package? We know what our answer would be, but we always encourage people to do what they’re comfortable with.
Where should we store the paste?
In a container of your choosing close to your tooth brush. We prefer to use essential oils in our toothpaste, which should be stored in glass. We use a small glass jar, and store out of heat and light so oils don’t degrade.
Should we each have our own container, or can we share with others in our family/roommates?
If you are uncomfortable with sharing,then get your own container. Remember, you are NOT dipping your brush directly into the jar. Its best to dispense with a small spatula
How do we get it onto our toothbrush?
If you are not sharing, you can simply wet your brush, scoop or spread on some paste, and brush away. However, it is our recommendation to use a spatula whether you are sharing or not.
Does this really work?
Yes. I actually like it better than store bought and find it gets rid of onion and garlic breath better than any toothpaste I have ever used.
Where do I get the ingredients?
At any store where you buy your groceries.
Is this toothpaste bad for me?
No. But that is just my opinion since I am not a dentist, and because these claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. That said… all ingredients are commonly used products and otherwise regarded as utterly safe.
There are so many ways to make homemade toothpaste. We encourage you to find the proportions and ingredients for a toothpaste you’ll love.
Adapted from source: diys.com
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