How to make a homemade toothpaste

Last week we talked about the effect of toothpaste on our health and we offered you some healthier alternatives to traditional toothpaste. One of the healthiest alternatives is to make a homemade toothpaste.

But be careful, making a homemade or more natural toothpaste does not mean that it cannot damage our teeth and gums, we must be very careful with the ingredients we choose. A homemade toothpaste could also damage our enamel and alter the pH of our mouth. It is very important to know what kind of natural ingredients are the most suitable.

How to make a homemade toothpaste

I tell you some of my favorite ingredients to make a homemade toothpaste refreshing and does not damage our teeth.

1. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil helps improve intestinal flora from your oral cavity and prevent oral candidiasis.

2. Mineralized water

I recommend it especially if you usually drink osmotic water. This type of water helps to eliminate heavy metals from our body, but it also wears away the mineralization of the teeth.

3. Ground cocoa shell

Although it seems hard to believe, the best toothpaste would be a cocoa paste, since its components help to mineralize the teeth. We also have to take into account that its effect is a non-aggressive abrasion effect and therefore a good ally to break bacterial plaque.

4. White clay or kaolin

A few posts ago we told you about the benefits and uses of kaolin, so if you read us regularly, surely this ingredient will not surprise you.

White clay is a non-aggressive, mineral-rich natural polisher. It is also alkaline, so it reduces acidity in the mouth, making it an excellent ingredient for a homemade toothpaste.

We are used to hearing that we should sterilize our mouths with powerful toothpastes and rinses that kill all germs and bacteria. For this reason, it may sound strange to us to put “clay” in our mouths, but we should not be afraid to do it. True dental health is achieving a balance and an ecosystem between the natural germs and bacteria in our mouth, since these protect us from diseases and promote the mineralization of our teeth.

5. Baking Soda

The different foods we eat and their acidity level constantly alter the natural and optimal pH of our mouth and can unbalance it.

To counteract this effect we can use baking soda in our toothpaste, which has a pH between 9 and 11. This means that it is a very alkaline ingredient, which it will help us neutralize the acidity of what we eat and regulate the pH of our mouth naturally.

6. Essential oils suitable for consumption

Essential oils such as peppermint or lavender help fight plaque and gingivitis, as long as they are used with brushing and with the help of dental floss. If you do not know which essential oils are suitable for consumption, it is important that you consult a professional.

We must not be afraid of prepare our toothpaste at homeas long as we know what ingredients we are going to use and the quality of those ingredients.

We can not forget to use a good brush and good dental floss are key factors in maintaining our oral health. With a balanced pH, a natural alkalinity and a balance in the bacterial flora of our organism, we can be sure that our mouth is clean and healthy.

And of course, I’m going to leave you with one homemade toothpaste recipe alkaline that regulates the pH of our mouth. It is a very simple and easy recipe to prepare. You have the right amount for a single use, so you can try it.

Homemade toothpaste of Coconut Oil, Baking Soda, Kaolin and Mint Essential Oil

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil ¼ tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon white clay 2 drops peppermint essential oil a pinch of sea salt

Mix it all in a bowl, put it on your toothbrush and brush!

I hope you liked this post, see you next time! Take care and pamper yourselves from the root.