Natural Toothpaste Recipe

We all know that brushing your teeth, in the morning, after every meal, and before going to bed, is an important part of dental care. That's what our parents and dentist have been telling us, if we want to keep the shine and teeth in the mouth when we get old. Plus, toothpaste can be so expensive at times, even when we have the coupons to save money. Do you wish to stop purchasing expensive toothpaste from the stores and learn how to make different natural toothpastes? The following article will show you how easy these recipes can be and can be made with some ingredients found in the kitchen.

Homemade Toothpaste Recipe

Want to make effective toothpaste from the comforts of your home? All it takes are few easy steps to learn how to make toothpaste at home. Experiment with the ingredients and come up with your own flavors for natural toothpaste recipe.

Recipe #1

Ingredients

• ⅓ teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons glycerin
• 6 teaspoons baking soda
• 15 drops peppermint or wintergreen

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.

Recipe #2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon natural Castile liquid soap
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 tablespoons coconut oil
• 20 drops orange and peppermint essential oil
• Stevia, as a sweetener

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. Store the finished toothpaste in an air-tight container and open only when you need to use it. If you have kids at home, make sure they don't ingest the toothpaste as it contains essential oils.

Recipe #3

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint oil
• ¼ teaspoon spearmint oil
• ¼ cup arrowroot
• ¼ cup powdered orris root
• ¼ cup water

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.

Recipe #4

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon hydrogen peroxide
• 1 drop oil of peppermint oil

Procedure

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients to make the paste. Depending on the consistency of how thick or thin you want the toothpaste to be, add the peppermint oil. Store in an air-tight container. To use, dip your toothbrush in the mixture and brush as usual.

Recipe #5

Ingredients

• ½ oz powdered chalk
• 3 oz powdered orris root
• 4 teaspoons of tincture of vanilla
• 15 drops oil of rose geranium
• Honey

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. Leave the Popsicle stick in the container for next time.

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.

Make sample of these recipes to find the one you and your family likes. The point is, it's not tough to prepare any of these recipes and you can do it right at home; with the help of our article and the list of the right ingredients.