So as I began making the switch from store bought health and beauty products to homemade, toothpaste was one of the last items to go. I didn’t want gritty, weird, yucky homemade toothpaste. I mean I was switching so many other things, couldn’t it be my one store bought vice? The answer is yes, it probably wouldn’t hurt me, especially amidst they myriad of changes I have made to body and home products. But I thought I should at least give it a try, in the name of DIY science, right? I am not gonna lie, it is a bit gritty, not like the smoother paste texture in the tube you are used to. However, it only took me a few days to get used to it, and I honestly prefer it now. I have only been using it a little over 2 weeks, but I am sure I can see my teeth getting whiter as well. I like that I can also switch out flavors every so often, and custom made one for the kids to keep them happy too-plus no dyes or artificial colors.
Important Safety Tip: If you are going to ingest essential oils be sure to do your own homework as well to choose what is best for you and your family, but definitely look for 100% therapeutic grade oils for higher quality.
How to Make Homemade Peppermint Toothpaste
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp. baking soda
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 5 – 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. xylitol or all natural stevia
Adding the Ongaurd will also help protect you from germs especially during cold and flu season.
Directions:
Combine the baking soda, coconut oil, and essential oils and stir until well mixed.
Store in a container with an airtight lid.
To use:
Add a small amount to your toothbrush and brush as normal.
Rinse well afterwards.
Lizzy says
Do you have to add a sweetener or can you just do coconut oil and baking soda?
Rose B says
Thank you for the toothpaste recipe. I read somewhere that coconut oil is good for sensitive teeth. People have felt a difference after a week or 2 weeks time. The article said to rinse your mouth out with coconut oil before, or after, you brush your
teeth. I would, also, run hot water, after you have rinsed your teeth, so the drain doesn’t get clogged.
Ginger Grant says
I love the idea of all natural homemade toothpaste. I already brush my teeth with just plain baking soda. I’m gonna have to try this recipe.
CJ says
I’m guessing (hoping) that no one dips their toothbrush in the jar to get the paste. I’m thinking of bacteria from the toothbrush going into the jar, or cross contamination if others use it too.
Karin says
You can dip your toothbrush right in the jar because coconut oil is naturally antibacterial, antiviral and anti fungal. We have a family of six and we all share with no problems and in fact our dentist wanted to know what we were doing because our mouth health has improved!
If it really bothered you you could make an individual small jar for each member of your family. Label each jar and voila…you have custom made toothpaste.
I don’t use xylitol because I feel it is an unsafe product.
Mary Beth says
Will home made toothpaste be destructive to my gold bridge?
katerina klimes says
I make and sell natural products and like you toothpaste was last to go. I still go back buy a tube once in a while.
I go through phases.
But after many attempts and trying to keep it calcium free and still tasting good, I tried turmeric.
Turmeric polishes like baking soda, but fight gingivitis . It is smoother and not gritty at all. Your teeth are yellow while brushing, but it lightens too.
And because turmeric has no weird taste, no stevia or xilotol.
Just saying you could try that too, or mix a bit of both baking soda and turmeric.
Pam says
I brush with turmeric mixed with coconut oil and a drop of peppermint oil
Ali says
Can you use the turmeric you use to cook with?
Shari says
Is there any reason why the sweetener couldn’t be left out?
Jodi says
I have heard that xylitol is helpful in fighting cavities. Not sure about stevia.