1/2 C. Softened extra virgin coconut oil (if your house is warm then your oil should be perfect, just soft enough to mix easily)
2-3 Tablespoon baking soda
10 drops or to taste of Tea Tree oil or Spearmint oil
Pinch or drop of stevia
Thoroughly mix all ingredients in jar and store in cool dark place. Use desired amount on toothbrush and brush as you would with regular toothpaste. Use H2O2 to clean your toothbrush between use.
Coconut oil has natural anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties. Baking soda helps whiten teeth by cleaning off stains and the tea tree oil is for taste as well as extra anti-bacteria properties.
Why use, homemade toothpaste? Natural toothpastes from the store can be expensive and contain glycerin a chemical that sticks to your teeth forming a layer that takes many washes to to thoroughly wipe away. This glycerin coating acts as a barrier in allowing nutrients to be absorbed from the food you consume. Traditionally, cultures used oils for cleaning their teeth for the anti-bacterial cleansing agents naturally found in virgin oils Also oils are able to seep into places other “pastes” hover over.
My wife had gotten us both starting to use baking soda mixed with some herbs (the names are escaping me at this time) for gums. I was wandering what you experiences have been with this recipe?
Well I have used plain baking soda before but found it too harsh on my teeth. I like the mixture with coconut oil and baking soda because it feels nice on the teeth and the gums. From using it for nearly two years I find it as an excellent tooth whitener, and I know the coconut oil’s anti-bacterial properties work wonders on bacteria/bad breath. I’m not sure about plaque because I do not have any. I do know that most times if the gums are receding it is not because of over brushing or gum issues but rather the bone structure under the gums are in critical need of mineral supplementation. I believe Dr. Wallach speaks of how the gums will grow back when one is consuming enough minerals.
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Is it necessary to use the stevia?
You can leave out the Stevia for sure. The stevia is just for taste.
I use baking soda and coconut oil and found it to be very soothing to my gums. I’ll have to try with the tea tree oil as well…
Thanks for the recipe. I wonder if xylitol can be substituted for the stevia. Also, do you find the tea tree or spearmint oil in the essential oils section of the store?
we have a small stevia garden at home and the dried leaves are very very sweet’-:
my bad breath have been resolved by taking a swish of rock salt after every meal–*
the great thing about stevia is that it is also tooth friendly like xylitol sweeteners~;;
What an awesome site; I think I’m in love! I’ve just recently begun making my own toothpaste, and this is very similar to the recipe that I’ve arrived at. I don’t think tea tree oil tastes very good, so I only use a few drops of it just for it’s antibacterial/healing qualities. I use about 15 drops each of peppermint oil and spearmint oil for flavoring and a fresh feeling. I also use 2 TB of Xylitol dissolved in a few drops of hot water for the sweetener. I’ve also begun making my own mouthwash, which is great because it’s so inexpensive, I don’t feel bad about using it after every brushing (and it leaves my mouth feeling oh-so-fresh!)
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I just tried this recipe. The taste will definately take some getting used to but the benefits are well worth it. Just wondering how this sets up. Can I store it in a squeeze bottle so the family is not dipping thier brushes into the same communal jar?
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devlin how about you use a spoon to get at the homemade toothpaste then rinse the spoon? Wash the spoon with soap once daily.
Hey Devlin,
We put ours in a recycled toothpaste tube, no problems (we cut the end off and then clip it with a bulldog clip).
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i was so upset but i feel so glad when ive found out what effects could this toothpaste will do on our teeth..
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How do you make your own mouth wash?