I'm sure you already know about the dangers of fluoride. How, it was the main ingredient used in rat poison for years!! That is not the only reason we make our own toothpaste. One of the ingredients in almost all toothpaste; regular, natural or organic, is glycerin. The problem with that ingredient is that it coats your teeth and doesn't allow them to 'breathe'...nor remineralize.
Now remember, in our family we always do things by degrees and do the best we can with what we have. Therefore, no toothpaste is better than fluoride toothpaste, fluoride free toothpaste is better than fluoride filled toothpaste, toothpowder with all natural ingredients is best of all! However, it is a bit tricky ~ and a lot of pain to get the powder to stick on your brush. So we have developed a toothpaste. Kids are used to using toothpaste anyways.
So after a little experimenting; here is what we have come up with and what we use.
TOOTHPASTE
5 T. Calcium Powder
1-2 T. Baking Soda
5-6 T. Xylitol
dash of Himalayan or at least Sea Salt
1 drop Peppermint oil
3 T. Coconut or almond oil
1 capsule of vitamin E oil (as a preservative)
We just mix it all together, then put it in a small tupperware with a lid. The reason I give differing amounts on the Baking soda and Xylitol is; the amounts you choose greatly affect the taste. If you are used to sweet store toothpaste, then you will want less Baking Soda and more Xylitol. Another note, there are many folks who use Stevia in their toothpaste. I personally believe in the remineralizing abilities of Xylitol so we use that. Also, I have never known anyone to add Vitamin E to their toothpaste. I add it to nearly every essential oil blend, tincture etc. because of it acts as a preservative. One never knows how quickly or slowly something will be used up so it is better to be safe than sorry!
Let us know if you try it and how you like it!
