Natural Toothpaste Recipes

We all know that brushing teeth, in the morning, after every meal, and before going to bed, is an important part of dental care. But not all store-bought toothpastes can help you achieve healthy and pearly white teeth. If you'd like to give homemade toothpastes a try, take a look at the following recipes to make one yourself.

Ingredients

• Peppermint or wintergreen oil, 15 drops
• Baking soda, 6 teaspoons
• Glycerin, 4 teaspoons
• Salt, ⅓ teaspoon

Procedure

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients thoroughly. Make sure the consistency is like a regular toothpaste and check the flavor as well. If it is a bit bitter, add few more drops of peppermint or wintergreen in it. Store in an air-tight container, and open only when you need to use it.

Ingredients

• Stevia, as a sweetener
• Castile liquid soap, 1 tablespoon
• Orange and peppermint essential oil, 10 drops each
• Coconut oil, 5 tablespoons
• Olive oil, 1 tablespoon
• Procedure

The reason to use olive oil is because it gives the toothpaste its smooth consistency and makes it easy to use. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix it with a spoon. You can also use different essential oils to mix in the recipe.

The reason to use olive oil is because it gives the toothpaste its smooth consistency and makes it easy to use. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix it with a spoon. You can also use different essential oils to mix in the recipe.

Ingredients

• Spearmint oil, ¼ teaspoon
• Sage leaves, ground, 1 teaspoon
• Orris root, ground, ¼ cup
• Arrowroot, ground, ¼ cup
• Water, ¼ cup
• Peppermint oil, ¼ teaspoon
• Procedure

In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon. Now add water till you get a thick toothpaste consistency. Place in an air-tight container and store at room temperature. You can also use ½ teaspoon of cinnamon oil and ½ teaspoon of clove oil instead of peppermint and spearmint, respectively.

Ingredients

• Honey, 2 tablespoons
• Orris root, ground, 3 oz.
• Rose geranium oil, 15 drops
• Baking powder, ½ oz.
• Vanilla flavoring, 4 teaspoons

Procedure

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Add the honey in the end, till you get the correct consistency for the paste. Store in an air-tight container, and scoop it out with a clean Popsicle stick every time you want to apply the toothpaste. Use a new Popsicle stick for every use.

If you have sensitive teeth and can't find the right commercial toothpaste that suits you well, here's an article on toothpaste for sensitive teeth for more information.