NOTE: This article is about how to make your own natural remineralizing tooth powder! It contains clays, salt, and herbs from the earth that have properties that aid your mouth, gum, and tooth health! It’s easy and inexpensive to make, and I know you’ll just love this homemade toothpaste recipe!

Like most folks, I’ve used commercial toothpastes all my life. When we go shopping for our daily needs, we trust that the things we are buying are good for us…at the very least, they shouldn’t be harmful, right?

We grow up learning to trust that the powers that be (regulatory agencies, big businesses, etc..) will protect our children, families, and ourselves from toxic additives in the products we use.

Well, I have found this is just…..WRONG!!! Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!

After researching some of the poisons found in commercial products like soap and cleansers, as well as toothpastes and other things… I’ve turned to making a great many of the products we use in our home.

In fact, here are more than 20 Necessities I Never Buy Anymore….and what we do instead!

My mantra now is, "If I don't know exactly what it does, where it comes from, and why it's there.....I don't use it." If I were still raising children (I am a grandmother now), I would BAN certain things from our home.

Toothpaste is one of these, and here are some compelling reasons to just make your own:

you know what’s in it, and you know it’s safe and actually good for you
making your own toothpaste is easy
it’s cheap, as in super cost effective
you can personalize the taste
it’s highly effective and works great!

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But Why is Store-Bought Toothpaste So Bad for You?

First off, did you know that your mouth is filled with membranes that soak up many chemicals immediately?

This is why certain medications and even herbal tinctures are held under the tongue or swished about in the mouth for a minute or so before ingesting. Your mouth is the first place many chemicals (good and bad) are absorbed immediately into your bloodstream!

Plus, it's all about the ingredients. The INGREDIENTS. You CAN get your teeth clean without the chemicals...and more about that in a minute.

But first let's take a look at the toxic killers lurking in your little tube of toothpaste in your bathroom:

1. Triclosan:

Triclosan is heavily linked to cancer. It causes endocrine disruptions, and may affect bone marrow development as well. Your bone marrow is what creates the T-cells and blood plasma in your body! It may also cause "precocious puberty in girls and undescended testicles in boys."

Wow. Do you really want that going into your body? Or worse: Your kids’?

2. Artificial Sweeteners:

These are often included in your toothpaste. You know...that's why your toothpaste tastes so great! You probably know you should stay away from anything artificial...but do you know why artificial sweeteners are so horrible for you?

In a nutshell, and without going into all the chemistry involved (see the resource link below for more), artificial sweeteners may turn into formaldehyde in your system, lodging in the cells of your brain. Your body has no way of releasing this toxin either.

Many toxins will bond with other chemicals and are able to be deposited out of your body in urine or sweat. NOT so with most artificial sweeteners. (This is why diet sodas are so bad for you too, btw.) Do you really want to risk pickling your children's and your own brain with these suspect chemicals?

3. Fluoride:

Yep. Who knew? That wonder mineral that is supposed to stave off cavities can actually cause endocrine problems, problems with enzyme function and formation, and is actually toxic to our body!!!

4. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS):

This is a toxin very widely found in many of our detergents, cleaning agents, shampoos, cleansing bars, and yes, toothpaste. It is what causes the sudsing and foaming we all just love...because we THINK that means things are getting clean.

In reality, SLS is registered as a pesticide! How about that! Did you know that you are putting pesticides into your body every time you use a skin care product or toothpaste containing SLS? It's a known carcinogen, and endocrine disruptor at the very least.

Personally, if something is registered as a pesticide, I certainly don't want it in my mouth.

5. Propylene Glycol:

Propylene glycol is an ingredient that is found in many de-icers, enamels, anti-freeze, and paints. The food grade form is what is used in toothpaste, however, it's basically the same thing. It is a known lung irritant and organ system toxin.

Even though “the small amount found in human food products is generally regarded as safe,” do you really want any of this in your mouth? Really? Source

6. Diethanolamine (DEA):

A hormone disruptor, DEA is actually rated as the most toxic possible score on the Environmental Working Group's scale of toxicity. It is thought to have moderate carcinogenic effects. That's enough for me.

Resource **There are more resources and studies for you to see listed at the end of this article.

These are only six of the possible toxins found in your toothpaste. There may actually be others I didn’t even list!

Why not make your own toothpaste? You'll know what's in it, and you can be sure it is safe and effective!

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How to Make Your Own Toothpaste or Tooth Powder

Ingredients:

4 Tbsp. Bentonite Clay (Food Grade)

6 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

2 Tbsp Myrrh Gum Powder

1/2 to 1 tsp of Sea Salt or Himalayan salt

1 tbsp Sage Powder

1 tbsp Calcium Powder

NOTE: If you grow your own culinary sage, just dehydrate the leaves and powder them, as you can see in this article.

ALSO—calcium powder! You want to use calcium carbonate, and you can purchase it from Amazon (link above). However, if you raise your own healthy chickens, you can make your own!

Essential Oils of Choice. Here are some good blends I've found success with: 15 drops Peppermint EO, 10 drops Lemon EO; 20 drops Peppermint EO; 10 drops Clove EO with 10 drops Cinnamon EO;

NOTE: I buy most of my herbs and clays from Starwest Botanicals, and also many of my essential oils.

Directions:

Just mix the powders and the Essential Oils all together with a clean fork. Mix, mix, mix, until the EO's are evenly distributed with the clay/powder.

I use 2 or 4 ounce amber glass jars. You can buy these HERE, or just reuse a jar you already have! Mason Jars for jelly are fine too!

How to Use Your Homemade, Healthy Tooth Powder:

Way #1:

You can mix about 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp distilled water into the clay until you have a paste. Then just use like a toothpaste. Personally, I don't like to do this because the moisture can create mold or draw bacteria, although the essential oils help prevent this.

Way #2:

I just dip my toothbrush directly into the powder and brush away. I find the saliva in my mouth is plenty of moisture to create a paste.

Way #3:

My husband likes to dip his toothbrush into water first, then into his powder. Then he brushes. This gives him a little more moisture than I probably get just dipping into the powder without wetting first.

Brush just like you would normally.

Why I Don't Use Baking Soda in Our Tooth Powder:

Many natural tooth powder or tooth paste recipes call for baking soda, and I know of many who enjoy using it. However, I don't like to use it on my teeth because I have heard from various sources that it can degrade the enamel on your teeth. I'm an older lady, and I certainly don't need that! In fact, neither do young folks.

The fact that baking soda is one of my favorite items to use in our own natural cleaning around the house means I probably don’t want to use it on my tooth enamel.

But putting my opinion aside, I know that many, many people love baking soda!

Charcoal is another additive you might want to consider, as it detoxifies your mouth and is supposed to whiten your teeth.

Do your research on this! Only you can decide what's best for you and your family.

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Final Thoughts on Homemade Tooth Paste

Personally, I believe that anything you can make yourself is going to be far healthier, of higher quality, and much safer than anything you purchase in a store that is filled with unpronounceable chemicals. That’s also my experience….which is where my belief has come from. ;-)

Anyhow, I hope you’ll try this tooth powder recipe. I just know you will be pleasantly surprised and become a fan of making more things yourself!

Plus---It costs SO much less in the long run so you can save your hard earned cents for things you need!

Hugs, Health, & Self-Reliance!

Heidi

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More Clinical Studies and Resources:

https://europepmc.org/abstract/med/19232398

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/expert-answers/triclosan/faq-20057861

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/5-things-know-about-triclosan

http://www.virox.com/files_docs/content/pdf/msds/Expertsconcernedaboutdan...pdf

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/artificial-sweeteners-sugar-free-but-at-what-cost-201207165030

https://www.medicaldaily.com/4-dangerous-effects-artificial-sweeteners-your-health-247543

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4651417/

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706110/sodium_lauryl_sulfate/

https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706089/sodium_laureth_sulfate/

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-09/documents/diethanolamine.pdf

Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor. The information presented in this article, elsewhere on my website and in my shop is for informational purposes only and not meant to cure, diagnose, treat or prevent any illness. Please see a medical professional for any type of medical issue.

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