TV channels, newspapers, radio and the other media, all are flooded with different toothpaste advertisements. Amidst claim that theirs is the best, It is really difficult for the consumer to decide, which one is good to use. Consumer also do not know, exactly what are the ingredients in the product and what impact would they have on their oral health. So, you can stop buying toothpaste from the market and prepare your own natural toothpaste.
Store-bought toothpastes may have harmful contentsStore-bought toothpastes may contain sodium hydroxide, titanium dioxide, synthetic dyes, artificial sweeteners, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium fluoride, and each of these are harmful to the body on ingestion. However, the most dangerous offender of all is fluoride. So, here are natural toothpaste recipes.
Simple toothpasteTake 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of finely ground sea salt, several drops of water, and a few drops of one of the essential oil like peppermint, citrus, or clove oil to a small bowl, and mix them well until a thick paste forms. Take the prepared toothpaste onto your toothbrush, and then brush your teeth.
Coconut toothpasteAdd 6 teaspoons of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of warm coconut oil, 1/4 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide and one of the essential oil like peppermint, citrus, or clove oil to a bowl then mix well until a fine paste forms. You may add some some coconut oil, If it is runny or even a bit of baking soda.
Baking Soda toothpastePut 2 tablespoons of the baking soda and 1 tablespoon of xylitol powder into a bowl. Now add 30 drops of trace minerals and 20 drops of each essential oil to the bowl and mix well. Store this in a glass jar and whenever it begins to dry out, add a few drops of water to the mixture.
Vegan toothpasteTake 4 tablespoons of baking soda, 2 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin, 1/2 teaspoon of guar gum in a bowl and warm the mix for five minutes, stirring it continuously till it becomes thick paste like mixture. After cooling, add some essential oil. Store the toothpaste in a sterile jar at room temperature.
Bentonite Clay toothpasteTake 4 tablespoons of bentonite clay, 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and ½ teaspoon of sea salt and gell it well in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of filtered water and mix the ingredients together with a spoon. Further, add 10 to 15 drops of peppermint oil to the paste and mix again. Store the toothpaste in an airtight container and use daily.
