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What's Wrong with Conventional Toothpaste? One of the most important things you can do for your overall dental health is to stop using toothpaste off drugstore and supermarket shelves, even if they are cheaper. Why wouldn't I consider using it again? Question: If you can't eat it, does it have any business being in your mouth? Toothpaste is a symphony of artificial ingredients, some of which are known to be unhealthful - hence the warning labels. Fluoride. Sweeteners and artificial flavors. Ingredients: Coconut Oil Toothpaste. Sodium fluoride is alleged to protect our teeth, but it's actually a poisonous chemical that causes cancer, damages the nervous system, and even creates weak teeth and bones. Fluoride is common in rat poison, and the German Nazis added it to prisoners' water - because it's known to placate people and make them easier to control.

If you haven't already done so, now is the time to dump your fluoride toothpaste. Coconut oil is the perfect base for your natural homemade toothpaste, because it's powerful, natural antibacterial and antifungal - so it works to kill harmful bacteria in your mouth while you brush. Coconut oil is excellent for your gums, and brushing with it regularly can eliminate bleeding and sore gums. Another key ingredient in homemade toothpastes is baking soda. To make your own toothpaste, just use a fifty/fifty ratio of coconut oil to baking soda. Homemade Coconut Oil Toothpaste Featured on CoconutOil.com - Delicious Obsessions. This summer, my recipe for homemade coconut oil toothpaste was featured on CoconutOil.com and Health Impact News. I use this toothpaste all the time and love it. Now that the weather is cooling off, the coconut oil sets up a little firmer than I’d like.

To remedy, I just run the sides of the jar under warm water right before brushing. Works like a charm! I encourage you to read the full article here, where I discuss the reason behind the ingredients that I chose for my toothpaste. Now, on to the recipe! This recipe is simple to make and only takes a few minutes to mix together. Equipment Needed Glass bowl Whisk or fork for mixing Airtight container for storing Ingredients makes approx. ¾ cup If your sea salt is course, you can run it through a coffee grinder to make it powdery. In a glass bowl, mix all of the ingredients together until completely combined. Note: Some people are concerned about the coconut oil clogging their drains. Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe for Oral Health. Homemade Toothpaste with Coconut Oil - Family Sponge.