Dr Organic Coconut Oil Toothpaste, Whitening, Natural, Mens, Womens, Natural, Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Paraben & SLS-Free, Organic, 100ml, Packaging May Vary

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Adding strong-flavored essential oil(s) doesn’t change the flavor much while you are brushing, but it does make for a pleasant aftertaste (instead of just saltiness). It is thought that the breaking down of the fatty coconut oil by the enzymes turns it into acids, which are toxic to certain bacteria. Chief researcher Dr. Damien Brady said: Coconut oil is antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal! Studies have shown that coconut oil destroys the bacteria that can cause tooth decay. The other primary ingredient in this toothpaste is baking soda. Baking soda is a very mild abrasive which aids in cleaning and whitening teeth, and restoring pH balance. Being around so many other kids and families who are also pursuing a homesteading lifestyle helped show our little one that this is a movement that is so much bigger and greater than what our own family does on our little plot of land. This is a lifestyle worth pursuing, with a community unlike any other. While there are no studies on this yet, turmeric is an astringent. This could have an impact on tooth enamel and health, though the risk is very minor.

Note: You should reduce amount of essential oil to 20 total drops per jar of homemade toothpaste when the toothpaste is intended for use by children. Bentonite clay is naturally cleansing and will bind to toxins and acidic materials in the mouth. It is often used in tooth powder recipes and is known to potentially help remineralize teeth. Baking soda aids in cleaning and coconut oil adds antibacterial and anti-fungal properties to this tooth scrub. Add a few drops of naturally antimicrobial peppermint essential oil and you have a super germ fighting tooth scrub that doesn’t taste so bad…. once you get used to it! Not only is coconut oil toothpaste effective, with it you can avoid all of the chemicals and toxic ingredients in commercial toothpaste and save money! Automating our homesteading tasks as much as possible allows us to worry about other things and saves us a ton of time. Plus, it makes sure that things get taken care of, whether we remember or not.

That’s where I’m at now. Life today looks a lot different than it did 10 years ago, when our homesteading and self-reliance journey was just beginning. There are no guidelines as to what’s actually "natural," so read each tube carefully, says Dr. Stanley. Just because something says it’s "natural" doesn’t mean there are no man-made preservatives hidden on the ingredients list. And even if there are, that doesn't necessarily mean they're bad for you.

Coconut oil naturally fights bacteria, and destroys bacteria that causes cavities . Whether you use coconut oil toothpaste, or coconut oil pulling, the ingredient itself does the work.Titanium dioxide. This white powder is used to make toothpaste bright white. Recent studies have linked it to poor gut health. Off-white toothpaste is just fine with us, thanks. Baking soda could be used on its own as a toothpaste if you could stand the powdery texture and slightly salty taste. Like coconut oil, it’s also renowned as a whitener and has even been used in well-known commercial brands of toothpaste due to its natural whitening properties. Melt coconut oil until it liquifies or becomes soft enough that you can easily mix it together with the other ingredients. You can do this in the microwave in a microwave-safe glass bowl or measuring cup, or in a double boiler on the stove. Homemade coconut oil toothpaste doesn’t contain fluoride. Which means that your teeth won’t be strengthened against the harmful bacteria of plaque . And cavities will form much more easily. I’ve tried to get better at taking care of my teeth, but being health conscious makes it hard with all the crap on the market that isn’t good for us, or that is straight up poisonous to us, and all the supposed better products being financially unfeasible when raising a family. So, I was grateful to find your recipe yesterday and decided to take a chance.

Hydrogen Peroxide. This has a reputation for whitening teeth. But it takes a long time to have that effect (much longer than a typical brushing session). Plus it can be harsh on the soft tissue of your mouth. Xylitol is added to this recipe not just for the health benefits to our teeth and gums, but also as a natural sweetener to help with the taste. Our family's preference is 2 tablespoons in this recipe, but feel free to add more or less to get the sweetness to your liking. Warning: Be sure to keep xylitol safely out of reach from dogs as it is toxic to dogs.I didn’t experience this personally, but have heard from many readers that they had this for the first few days and up to two weeks but from their experience, it seemed to resolve itself. If in doubt, ask a dentist! Q. What type of container is best for this? Fluoride is another common chemical in conventional toothpaste. Fluoride is a toxic industrial waste product that is a poison to your body even in trace amounts… Here are a few of the toxic ingredients you can find in commercially-produced toothpaste… Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate