Make Your Own Toothpaste
A long time ago we learned that fluoride is not as safe as we have been led to believe by the American Dental Association. Upon being educated on fluoride's harmful effects, we have been purchasing our toothpaste from our local healthfood store.
Now, anyone who shops for healthy products knows that if a product claims that it's healthy, it's going to cost you twice as much! Today I stumbled upon this toothpaste recipe that I'm going to try. I'm hoping that our family will like it, and in the long run, find that it saves us money. I'll keep you posted as to how well it works for us.
1 cup baking sodaFor more flavor ideas in homemade toothpaste, click on the picture.
1/3 cup salt
3 teaspoons glycerin
Flavoring for taste (wintergreen or peppermint oil)Mix baking soda and salt together. Add 3 teaspoons of glycerin and mix thoroughly. Add flavoring to taste; five to 10 drops usually works, but find out what is best for you. Put paste into a squeeze bottle. Use as you would commercial toothpaste.
You can add a drop of food coloring to add a little color. Add a little more glycerin for thicker toothpaste.
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3 comments:
If you get tired of making up a recipe, know that just baking soda alone is an excellent tooth paste substitute. My friend who quit being a dental hygienist because of all the toxins in a dental office, told me about it. She says that people who use baking soda never come in with gum disease, and their teeth are very clean. It works for me. I can't stand even the smell of tooth paste anymore. I'm so glad to be free from it.
Looks like an interesting recipe for me to try. ;o) Where can I find glycerin?
Hi Lissa-
I'd check out your local health food store. That's where I'm going to start.
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