Healthy Organic Toothpaste

HOMEMADE COCONUT OIL TOOTHPASTE

Healthy organic & homemade toothpaste

Are you looking for a natural toothpaste option free of chemicals and fluoride? Making your own toothpaste at home with coconut oil is a great alternative.

Coconut oil offers many oral health benefits:

• It contains lauric acid, which has antimicrobial properties to kill bacteria in the mouth that can lead to cavities, gum disease, and bad breath.

• It can reduce inflammation of the gums, helping prevent periodontal disease. The antioxidants in coconut oil help reduce inflammation.

• Coconut oil can whiten teeth naturally. It contains fatty acids that help remove stains and leave teeth looking brighter.

• It protects enamel and strengthens teeth. The lauric acid creates a protective biofilm over teeth to shield against acidic foods that erode enamel.

• Coconut oil helps freshen breath thanks to its antimicrobial properties. It can reduce odor-causing bacteria.

Beyond coconut oil, homemade toothpaste allows you to avoid concerning ingredients found in commercial toothpaste options:

• Fluoride has been linked to negative health effects and thyroid problems.

• Triclosan is an antibiotic chemical associated with hormonal issues and antibiotic resistance.

• Artificial colors, flavors, and sweeteners are added that may be harmful.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup organic extra-virgin coconut oil (melted is best for mixing)

• 1 tablespoon Himalayan pink salt

• 2 tablespoons calcium carbonate (must be food grade)

• 1/2 cup baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon organic liquid stevia

• 1 tablespoon organic peppermint flavor

Instructions

1. With a mortar and pestle or using a spice grinder process the salt into a finer powder. Do not skip this step. If the salt is too large it can cut your gums and cause pain and discomfort.

2. Mix the salt and remaining ingredients in a bowl until the consistency is light and fluffy.

3. Add the toothpaste to an 8-ounce jar with a fitted lid for storage, or the reusable food-grade tubes when traveling.

Option #2 - Quick & Easy Toothpaste A simple coconut oil toothpaste recipe contains:

• 2-3 tablespoons organic extra-virgin coconut oil (melted is best for mixing)

• 2-3 tablespoons baking soda

• Xylitol to sweeten

• Optional: organic peppermint flavor for freshness

Mix ingredients together into a paste. Store in a jar for 1 month use. Apply to toothbrush and brush as normal. Make sure to rinse thoroughly after. ** Xylitol is a natural sugar alcohol that can be used to sweeten homemade toothpaste recipes. It helps reduce cavity-causing bacteria in the mouth while also stimulating saliva flow.

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The Whitening Ingredients

Baking soda and Himalayan salt are both safe and gentle abrasives to help clean away stains on the surface of your teeth.

The Remineralizing Ingredients

Adding calcium carbonate and the natural minerals in Himalayan salt to your toothpaste helps your teeth heal and build back structural loss by providing the building blocks to healthy teeth right in your mouth where your teeth can capture and use these minerals.

The Detoxifying Ingredients

Coconut oil has strong antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. You may have read about oil pulling (swishing oil around your mouth for 20 minutes to remove impurities) and the use of coconut oil for this purpose. I think of this toothpaste as a mini oil pull twice a day, every day! You can even swish this toothpaste for several minutes before spitting to increase the benefits.