Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe

The baking soda and DE aren’t too abrasive?

Do the other ingredients eliminate the flavor of the castile soap?  I tried a mix between unflavored/unscented castile soap and baking soda recently, and they soap flavor that lingered in my mouth afterwards was too much.  I had to brush with conventional toothpaste to get rid of it. 

Nope. I’ve emailed this question to several dentists, and they aren’t
the DE is certainly optional, but everyone I’ve talked to agreed that
in those amounts, they wouldn’t be abrasive. In fact, my natural
dentist actually recommended just brushing with baking soda (i just
hate the taste!)

Yeah, they mask it well. I’ve tried different mixes of just the soap
and baking soda, and I agree… its bad! Even my one year old doesn’t
mind the taste of this one, and it is a HUGE improvement over the
soap/baking soda mix!

Where do you get the castille soap and diatomaceous earth?

I used to brush with just baking soda and I did find it much too abrasive. I’d be willing to try this recipe but I won’t go back to exlusive use of just baking soda.

Great article.  Love it!   You can add intentional essential oils like the ones we use in our OraWellness Blend which have been proven to combat the oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum problems.  Here is a list of the essential oils we use and why we use them: http://www.orawellness.com/Brushing-Blend-Ingredients/

Do you mind if I re-post your article om my facebook?

Thats another great idea. I can also vouch for the other methods I’ve
tried: ground up chalk, calcium tablets or Tums.

As a dental hygienist and orofacial myofunctional therapist, I say that there is alot of very abrasive ingredients. I would put a caution on using the antacids as they are bad if you swallow and you will swallow some. I would not use the DE if using Baking soda. Use the DE separate internally for removing the mercury from your body and other minerals but take organic minerals in the morning. Chalk is not good these days. But I do think you can make your own calcium from egg shells if you have well grown eggs. So use that. I love the coconut oil and just spit all out as it draws out toxins. Xylitol is good and will sweeten so no need for stevia. Castille soap ok or use the Master Miracle II soap. We want white teeth along with good oral hygiene so the oil will whiten and you can use some food grade peroxide along with grapefruit seed extract just a tad will whiten and clean. We do not want to remove the enzymes in the mouth for digestion, however, so eat later is you use the peroxide. 

Great idea… would never have thought of that!

Wow, great recipe – thanks for sharing! I have been using natural toothpastes for about a year now, and I notice my teeth are much less sensitive to cold than when I was using sensodyne. The other day I ran out of toothpaste, so I mixed up some baking soda, coconut oil, and peppermint oil. Tasted absolutely horrible but seemed to clean my teeth well – so it worked in a pinch. But it sounds like your recipe is much better, and I can’t wait to try it. 

Melinda, what do you use to brush with?

I’d suggest adding a calcium bentonite clay, like Pascalite, in place of the DE. Great recipe, thanks!!

That’s a great idea too!

Hi, I’m having a little trouble following your train of thought – first you said “We want white teeth along with good oral hygiene so the oil will whiten
and you can use some food grade peroxide along with grapefruit seed
extract just a tad will whiten and clean” – are you saying that the coconut oil referred to in the recipe will whiten? Not sure what other oil you are referring to.
 
And the part about “just a tad will whiten and clean” – is that a tad of the coconut oil? or a tad of the grapefruit seed extract?

I’m just curious because I drink coconut oil mixed in with my coffee or tea, and it’s a great detoxifier, but there’s no need to spit it out. That’s what is confusing in your earlier statement “I love the coconut oil and just spit all out as it draws out toxins.”.

I was just about to ask if using powdered eggs shells will work. I raise ducks and always have a bucket of egg shells that I feed back to the ducks or use in the garden. I thought using the leftover shells from hardboiling might work.

I’ve been using just coconut oil lately on my teeth. I try to let the coconut oil sit on my teeth for a few minutes, then brush it off. It’s a little weird texture and taste-wise, but I like how my teeth feel! I’ve also used just plain baking soda (although it’s hard to get over that taste) and I’ve used just peroxide (but after reading how it draws out mercury from amalgam fillings, I won’t be doing that anymore!).

Does it make a difference what kind of toothbrush one uses?  I’ve never seen anyone discuss where or whether to get a “natural” toothbrush, but the picture for this post made me think of the question.  I suppose anytime we can use less plastic is good, right?

yeah, natural would be better. I haven’t seen too many good sources
of natural toothbrushes though… ideas anyone??

Although not “natural” the Bass toothbrush is specifically designed to get into crevices and go between the teeth and gums to disrupt bacterial colonies.  The bristles are more spaced out and each one has a rounded tip.  We use them and think they’re great.  http://www.orawellness.com sells them online.

I’m enjoying this discussion, too.  I’ve been using sea salt when I brush, which is less often than I used to.  Since plaque tends to push plaque under the gums, it can actually cause more problems.  I’m using a blotting brush on the gumline, though, which I found on http://www.curetoothdecay.com.  The sea salt works well for that, too.  That’s because I have a lot of recession in my gums and don’t want to make it worse.  I also do some swishing with sea salt and some oil pulling.  I want to get some dental tape, which is supposed to be better than floss.  

Thank you for this recipe!  I tried it and love it.  I added one part pure water to keep it smoother and from drying out.

Do you have any concerns about spitting the oil down the drain?  I live in the country with a septic system and DH is always insisitng wiping fatty oils off of dishes with paper towels/napkins as best we can before washing them since the fat can be bad for the septic bugs.  Obviously, there’s not a lot of fat in each use of the toothpaste, but if the whole family uses it multiple times through the day, it can add up.  I could of course spit in the trash can or something, but I just wondered if anyone else had any thoughts on this.

Hello, I am soaking up many of the wonderful recipes you have been listing on your website. Thank you for all your help in responding my questions! I have been hesitant to make toothpaste because I keep reading information about baking soda being too abrasive. My dentist had also told me to stop using it on my teeth when I used to brush with it. What is your take on the need of abrasives in toothpaste? Some people say all we need is a toothbrush and water. Thank You!

Wouldn’t the soap in the mixture break up the fats enough that they shouldn’t be an issue?

Regarding the comments on oils and septic systems, dish washing detergents will break up the oils.  Regular soaps do not, necessarily.  I have always been more concerned about the salt and baking soda going down the drain, since they are anti-microbial and the septic relies on bacterial activity to break down waste.  Get Rid-X and use it per the instructions and keep the system pumped when you are supposed to and it should be fine.

Regarding DE, I would think it would be abrasive, unlike salt or baking soda which will dissolve when wet.  But being somewhat abrasive would not necessarily be bad if one desires to remove food stains from the teeth.  One thing to keep in mind about salt – if it isn’t ‘refined’ such as many popular sea salts, it may contain many trace minerals which will not dissolve and therefore add to the abrasive-ness. 

In any event, the true benefit of brushing will come from the mechanics of brushing.  While different formulations of tooth powders and pastes may enhance the process to one degree or another, the idea is to cleanse the teeth of food debris, sugars and to disrupt the formation of plaque or bio-film – and so hopefully preventing the colonization of pathogens responsible, in large part, to tooth decay and gum disease.  To me, brushing several times per day (2+ minutes) with nothing more than a toothbrush would be more advantageous than brushing twice a day with the best dentifrice formulation.  Put the two together, though, and I think one would not have to worry a whole lot about losing one’s teeth due to decay.

Just a warning to those who want to put this in an icing bag or zip lock, the consistency can change based upon temperature! While it may be pasty or almost dry when you mix it up, if it gets very warm or if you take it camping, the coconut oil will become a liquid at temperatures above 76 degrees.

just wondering if you can use calcium citrate instead of calcium carbonate

Thank you I’m looking forward to trying this new toothpaste.  I have never made my own before!

A lot of the ones with hemp should be fine… any of the Dr.
Bronner’s (except Sal Suds) are ok (mint is great for toothpaste)

Thank you! I have seen Dr. Bronner’s with the mint at my local health food store. Looking forward to trying this!

You can definitely leave out the soap without a problem, though the glycerin should just be retained in the bar soap, as far as I know. I’ll look into it more though.

Did you use any essential oils? The tingling might be from that. if not, it could be your body adjusting to the higher pH in the baking soda. If it continues after a few more days, I’d try using baking
soda alone and coconut oil alone and see if the reaction occurs with either of those. If the mixture is dry… just add more coconut oil.

I just started making my own simple Toothpaste; baking soda, coconut oil (trop trad.) and peppermint oil. I love it – my mouth feels great and its Sweet even without the xylitol (i couldn’t justify spending $$ for a big container when i don’t use it for anything else, if it was avail in bulk and i could buy any amount i wanted then great, but it’s not) I don’t like sweet anyhow

I’ve used a tooth powder from the Edgar Cayce readings that’s called Ipsab Powder. It’s made by Heritage products and has salt, baking soda, prickly ash bark (used by Native Americans for teeth cleaning) and mint in it.  If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making up your own, this is a great substitute.

Yes… It should still be fine.

I had 3 cavities and was scheduled to get them filled.  I immediately started using Xylitol in my tea after reading about it being good for teeth.  When I went to get my fillings, the cavities were gone!  It happened again last week.  I had a small cavity and scheduled it to be filled, started using the Xylitol daily, went back to dentist, no cavity.  I need to make sure I used Xylitol daily or at least use this toothpaste recipe!

the only problem i see with that, is it’s for animals not humans.

You could probably sprinkle some cinnamon into it to make it taste good.

I made the paste yesterday. Didn’t have the GSE drops, so I opened a capsule of GSE and added the powder. The paste looks kinda purplish, is that okay? and by the way, it makes my teeth feel SO clean! Husband likes it too.

I usually use orange and peppermint with the kids and sometimes add more xylitol to make it sweeter for them.

It just helps with the consistency and to change the composition of the oil so it is more beneficial for the teeth. Not absolutely needed, as baking soda or coconut oil alone would suffice as a toothpaste…

Oh, I didn’t know they had lids!  That is a great idea to keep it more sanitary. 

You could also just swish with baking soda or sea salt to get rid of bacteria, and then brush before or after.

I’ve made this and really like it at first… my teeth feel so clean! And my kids like it!
My only problem is now that it’s colder, it”s rather hard, and hard to get on the toothbrush. Swiping the brush in the jar only smears it around and flattens the bristles. I’ve had the kids try to dig it out with a spoon, but this mostly results in bits of paste being flipped out onto the mirror or floor I tried ‘watering it down’ with more castile soap and putting it in one of those squishy, rubbery squeeze bottles from the health food shop, but it’s still too firm to come out.
Any ideas?

Use the back of the head of the toothbrush to loosen a little and then pick it up with the bristles. I’ve had to figure this out too as its gotten cooler, but that should help. If not, a popsicle stick works pretty good, or you could just scrape a lot off with a spoon, and then if it were loose in the jar, it would stick to the brush better… Hope that helps!

Good idea! I’ll try that. Yes, ‘Go-Tube’ is what I have Thanks for both of your responses!

I have been using Bone Meal instead of the Calcium Powder.  Is that a similar product or is it too abrasive?

My son has enamel dysplasia (spelling?) on his front permanent teeth and also on the back 2 molars.  One of the molars has been capped as it was too soft.  would this toothpaste have any positive affects on this dental issue? The discoloration is very bad.  He is 9.

It will, but he will need to take supplements to help the process as well. Fermented cod liver oil/high vitamin butter oil, vitamin D, magnesium and probiotics will help. The brands I use are in my “Store” tab.

From what I’ve seen, those abrasion ratings are pretty accurate… Baking soda is definitely not the abrasive menace its made out to be

At 40 years old, I have braces.  My teeth were stong, only 2 cavities in my life (although my teeth were beige).  I thought it better to get braces than veneers and face problems down the road.  But moving adult teeth is a lot harder than moving kids teeth and a few weeks ago I developed some nerve damage under a front tooth and it was excruciatingly painful.  I thought it was a cavity so I went to see the dentist but he said no, its infection under the tooth hitting the nerve and he gave me a round of antibiotics that did nothing to heal the pain.  So he said root canal.  But the tooth was perfectly healthy!  It was the nerves under it!  So I said no way.  I will try to heal this on my own.  The orthodontist said to let it heal, too.  So I read and read and came onto your blogs about natural tooth care and thought, why not?  Drugs didn’t fix it.  So I made this homemade toothpaste, starting oil pulling every morning, and started taking vitamin D since I’m in canada and therefore probably deficient anyways since its winter.  Not only is the nerve slowly healing, but my teeth are looking great.  An added bonus–I have glass braces so they’re see-through, so they use clear elastics around them but they can’t seem to invent an elastic that doesn’t turn orange from coffee, tee and stomach acid, in about five days after getting fresh elastics–those elastics, 3 weeks in, are still almost clear, 90% better than with normal toothpaste and mouthwash.  I also tried the activated charcoal, and it’s a little weird with the braces because the black doesn’t come off them cpmpletely for a couple of days, but my teeth like it, so once the braces are off I will continue with that, too once a week!  thank You!

Hi! Just discovered your site, looks great. Rami Nagel (author of tooth decay) actually discourages the use of xylitol…its either in his book or in his faq on website. I had tried some christophers herbal tooth powder, however my teeth are very prone to staining and were turning brown! So i have ordered some toothsoap, and in the meantime am just using baking soda, also oil pulling and salt water rinsing. I will look into adding some of this mineral supplementation. I have 3 cavities and a lifetime of bad teeth. Trying to turn it around now!

Why do you recommend vitamin d supplementation on top of clo? My understanding was that the clo (esp the green pastures mix) supplied the correct amount in the correct proportion to vitamin a?

I just made my own and tried it..i actually feel cleaner teeth!!! My 11 year is having a fit over it, she will get over it

I just made my own and tried it..i actually feel cleaner teeth!!! My 11 year is having a fit over it, she will get over it

Ok, I am working on getting everything to make this and this will be my first time working with essential oils.  I am assuming it needs to be food grade, correct?  And can I use the same essential oils in the laundry soap recipe you posted?  Thank you!

Oh Katie … what a great topic to post!  Last time I saw my dentist he said I had a couple of little cavities and as my insurance ended with him before I could have them filled (and it won’t be another 6 mos. before I can see a new dentist) this topic is much appreciated.  I’m also getting the butter oil/cod liver oil blend along with other suggestions you have posted.  So we will definately see if I can repair these two cavities I have.  LOL

i made this a while ago for my family, mostly because my little boy (18 mo) has “hypoplaysia” where he is missing the enamel on his 4 front teeth. i made it with out the soap as i didnt think it was necessary and he doesnt know how to spit yet. i used the coconut oil and added a smidge extra to make up for the soap. at my whole foods, i couldnt find just calcium powder so i bought what was called “bone meal powder with vit b-12″ it is calcium, b-12, and phosphorus. is this still good to use? my biggest question is if it is safe to use with a little guy of that age? would you still add the soap? if i did, it would be dr bronners since thats all we have here. i added all of the other ingredients since i had them on hand anyway. also, how often do you use the charcoal and could it be used on kids? all the dentist will tell me is “FLOURIDE FLOURIDE FLOURIDE!!!” and that is not going to happen. haha.  i am trying to figure all of the best things i can do to care for his teeth until he gets his big boy ones (adult teeth are not affected by this). any feed back at all would be greatly appreciated!
thanks!!!
christine (:

Baking soda is not abrasive at all if you dissolve it in water first.  I keep my mix dry and don’t make it into paste, so no coconut oil or liquid ingredients except essential oils are in my mix.  I just take about a about a quarter teaspoon of powder in a shot glass and mix with water.  I dip my toothbrush in the liquid and brush.  The leftover is used as a mouthwash.  It works really well.  Stores forever.  The dentist has had several watch spots in my mouth for the last three years.  He says I’ve been doing really well.  I know why they stopped decaying.  I quit using commercial toothpaste. 

A pinch of this powder is awesome anytime of the day to freshen the mouth and neutralize mouth ph.

It should work fine

I have a quick question. I have calcium, magnesium and zinc pills in my home on a constant basis. Can that be crushed into a powder and used instead of just calcium powder? I would love to try this for myself and for my son who is on the verge of having his braces removed due to his gums always being irritated from various toothpastes.

Fantastic. Thank you!

Hi. I would really like for you to record this on video and post it on youtube.  Looks interesting. What was the total cost for the ingredients?

Can you please tell me a little bit more about castille soap – which ones are safe to use and the purpose?  I have not been able to find it in any stores around me and was going to order through iherb but the ones I looked at said “external use only.”

Can’t really sub it out, since it is part of the naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal part. I usually spit mine in the trash can or outside just in case. I’ve also read that liquid castille soap will break down the oil some, so you could add this to help also.

I can’t wait to try this!

I wouldn’t use the Xylitol as there are concerns it may cause tumours.

hello! perhaps it ought to be obvious but i’m just wondering what is the purpose of  the addition of the calcium powder? and thanks so much for sharing your recipe it’s very generous of you, can’t wait to give it a try!

thank you!!

hey does anyone know if Walmart has any castile liquid soap. the reason why im asking this is because when i tried looking for it on there website they just gave me different brand name soaps, so im hoping someone can help clear up this confusion. I’d really appreciate.

Walgreens definitely does, but I’m not sure about  Walgreens.  The only brand of liquid castile soap that I see at stores like that is Dr Bronner’s, which is a tall clear bottle with a colored label that has a lot of text on it.  

What about using liquid Trace Minerals?  Would you still use baking soda or not?  Thanks for all your awesome recipes!!!!  I use alot of them!

Scheleta

The benefits of xylitol are amazing for your teeth!  I am a RDA and have been preaching about it  for about 4-5 years now.  It basically tricks bacteria that causes cavities into not sticking to the teeth. When buying gum you should look for it to be the first ingredient. 

I love your toothpaste! My 3 yr old says Yuck! every time, but she’s already getting used to it! My 2 yr old doesnt mind at all Thank you so much!

The cod liver oil might, but I’m not sure I could handle the taste!

Next time, I’d suggest not adding the glycerine as it can discolor the teeth..

There are some that actually can be but since these are used in the mouth and spit out, they are fine. YOu could also use mint extract if you were worried about it.

He has mint and citrus which both work in this recipe.

I bought Calcium Citrate powder instead of Calcium carbonate. Is that okay to use or do I have to go and by the Carbonate instead? 

That’s fine to use…

Sounds like a plan to me! And I now know to use flavored Castile soap. My second batch tasted a lot better with the mint haha!

Hi veronica, I think she is saying that she makes it more like this: http://wellnessmama.com/5252/remineralizing-tooth-powder-recipe/ and then adds water each night as she uses it.

The problem with baking soda comes over time: when combined with water, free radicals are released (they can cause cancer) that are able to penetrate the enamel, breaking a certain type of chemical bond in the stains that lets the stains break up and lighten in color as they dissipate. Well, it turns out that it can actually wear away your tooth enamel permanently, and in addition to never being able to get it back, it’ll be more prone to sensitivity and cavities. 

I did try one of those snack size ziploc plastic bags as a dispenser.  I put in the paste, squeezed out the air, and zip sealed.  I cut a very small corner off.  If children squeeze it too hard, the ziploc part may pop open, so there might be a way to tape it to make it more sturdy?  Also, in between use,  I needed to bend over the cut off corner and pinch with a clothespin to keep it from leaking out.  I’ll keep working on this.  Has anyone tried?

i often wondered if toothpaste was why mine and my kids teeth are so bad! we brush twice a day. my husband on the other hand really only brushes once a day and he has no issues at all! i have been wanting to try making my own im just nervous its not going to work or that its going to make our teeth worse

Your teeth hurt or your gums? There is a possibility you could be having a reaction to one of the ingredients, or it could be a temporary thing while the pH in your mouth changes. Did you use the ingredients as listed or did you add/omit any?

Yep… should work!

Oops… forgot to take that out. You can use it, but I’ve found over time that it really isn’t needed and some people are sensitive to it…

1 teaspoon

I actually took it out in the updated recipe, but 1 teaspoon can be added, though not needed. Sorry for the confusion!

I don’t know of any other place… Maybe amazon? I use it in granular form but it could be ground up into finer particles

I removed it in the updated recipe. It isn’t needed but you can add 1 teaspoon if you want to.

Not necessary but you can add a teaspoon if you want to. I removed it from the revised recipe and forgot to change the instructions too…

Can I also use the tablets that contain calcium, magnesium & vitaminD?

Agreed… basically she’s referring to almost a quicker type of “oil pulling.” You don’t want to swallow the oil that has been swishing around in your mouth for several minutes, as that has pulled out toxins from your gums/body.

However, when not using it for brushing or oil pulling, coconut oil is great to take internally.

I use 1 teaspoon when using 1 tablespoon as the “part” for everything else…

1 teaspoon but not necessary

Could you use Redmonds Clay instead of the Calcium Powder? 

Hi! So I’ve been making your toothpaste for a while now and I really like it. I have noticed a difference in the quality of essential oils, meaning the higher the quality of essential oils, the longer it lasts and better it tastes. Two questions though: Your recipe has changed. It used to include 1 part castille soap and this ingredient has disappeared from the recipe. Just wondering why? Also, how do you store this? My only complaint about this recipe is that it dries out a little more everyday until its mostly just a powder and I do store it in a plastic container with a lid, sealed tight! Thank you for this recipe!!! Even my 2yr old uses it  

I have had a toothache for about two weeks now – not bad enough to make me go to the dentist, but getting worse, so I decided to give this a try – didn’t have any baking soda, so I made it without, and will add that when I remember to pick some up. Anyway, after using it IIMMEDIATELY had relief! I kept waiting for the pain to come back, but it hasn’t. I am so amazed, I never expected it to take the pain away, I was just hoping it would stop if from getting worse and eventually repair what I assume is a cavity.  So now you can add toothache reliever to the list of things this works on. Thank you sooooo much!!!!!

You could use almond oil, just use less of it and experiment to get the right consistency.

I would definitely recommend including the xylitol – not just for taste, but it is definitely an anti-cavity ingredient (chewing gum with xylitol has been shown to reduce decay, for example). Thanks for the recipe!

I’ve never tried it with calcium liquid. In the recipe, I actually use calcium powder in the recipe and it seems to work great!

Why do I not see anything about castille soap in the recipe? I saw a few people asking about it, but didn’t see it on the recipe. ALSO, I was getting ready to make this when I happened upon an article about not needing to use coconut oil to brush if you have metal fillings. I have a few that I have had since I was a kid. Should I not use this toothpaste? I’m kinda freaking out about not using it now.

Thank you, I’ve been wondering that same thing.

Calcium Citrate is that the same thing as the calcium powder?

Hi.
Thanks for your website and all the recipes and everything.

But this has me a bit confused:

“All my research and all the authorities I have investigated together have about convinced me that cooked meats of all kinds are undesirable foods.”

http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/minerals-trace-elements-powerful-tooth-builders.html

(It’s at the end of the second paragraph of the indented quote.)

What’s up with that?

Thanks,
N

YOu’re right… I don’t remember off hand the specific point I was linking to on that site, but that paragraph to me illustrates the impact nutrition has on oral health even more. While she thought it was a “perfect diet” it makes sense that her daughter got tooth decay from the lack of fat soluble vitamins, especially after weaning.

The theory is that it could potentially leach some of the chemicals from the fillings. I’ve seen conflicting information, but personally I don’t think the risk is that great and I’d still use it as I think I’d avoid more toxins by not using conventional toothpaste than I would ever get from any leeching from fillings.

How did you manage that? I added an extra part of Xylitol and no diatamaceous earth (didn’t have it) but my two year old and four year old didn’t like it because it wasn’t sweet. Should I have run the Xylitol in the blender to make it finer? I had some XyloSweet which is pretty gritty. Didn’t add any essential oils but was thinking of Sweet Orange or Lime. My 4-year-old had a tiny cavity so he will have to use it, but I’d love to make it more pleasant. 10-year-old hasn’t tried it, but I’m expecting her to hate it like she hates everything else right now.

You should be able to mix in some more coconut oil to moisten it back up

Great! Thanks!

Start with equal parts of everything except the baking soda and peppermint (I’d do 1 tablespoon of baking soda per 3 tablespoons of everything else) and peppermint oil to taste…

It can still be used (about 1 teaspoon). It was liquid castille soap. Some people didn’t like it, and it isn’t actually needed, so I removed it from the updated recipe. You can definitely add it back in though

I’m a Dental Hygienist so this is very interesting to me. A note on xylitol that I noticed you did not remark on is that it actually helps inhibit bacterial growth. So not only is it making the final product taste better, it also helps fight cavity causing bacteria!

Fizzy is pretty normal. Ours gets hard in the winter here, I just scratch some off with the back part of the toothbrush and then blow hot air on it with my mouth until it softens… not very fancy, I know, but it works

Magnesium is an extra mineral and for some people it will reduce sensitivity..

You’re so lucky to find pastured eggs for $3 a dozen. The cheapest you can get in Los Angeles is $5 and up to $9.

OMG I just made this!! I used a teaspoon for the parts measure. I added 1
tsp Himalayan salt (fine-ground) to the recipe, and used 1 packet of
Stevia (don’t have Xylitol) and 15 or so drops of Now peppermint oil.
Calcium/magnesium powder was from eggshells ground to almost dust in a
coffee grinder. Instead of DE, I used Bentonite Clay.

I heated the coconut oil to liquid to help with mixing, and it came
together in a beautiful consistency in my mortar. It made about 1/3 cup,
and I put it in a little quilted 4 oz jelly jar!!! Thank you SO much
for your guidance. It tastes and feels GREAT in my mouth too!! Now on to
recipe for mouthwash??? Or maybe not needed after this toothpaste!!!

Am wondering if you have every heard of Oil- pulling. Google it..if not .. Have been using Coconut oil for oil pulling every morning for about 9 months. Am please with the results..teeth whiter, mouth feels very clean..Dentist thought my gums had improved after 3 months of use…(I think he thought I was crazy…)so now we’ll see what the dentist thinks after 9 months. I have read that the oil removes bacteria from your mouth…so you atleast start each day with a totally clean bacteria free mouth.. There have been medical studies which support these findings…

I am also curious about annual blood work coming up in December. I have added Coconut oil to my cooking …make a plantain lotion out of it which I use on my face twice daily and it has totally cured adult acne which I have struggled with for years…and make a body lotion/butter which I use on feet…arms, hands and lips….I personally can not say enough about the benefits I have experienced with adding coconut oil to my life…I will try the tea…and smoothie tricks… …Oh…I almost forgot…I make kefir out of coconut milk…

Love your Blog…Plan to visit often..There is a lot to learn here…as well as a lot of things that I already do…

Thanks, Jan

It does harden in the winter somewhat… haven’t found a way to avoid that completely

I read through your remineralizing tooth powder recipe and then how you were looking to perfect it through the remineralizing tooth paste….can these two recipes be combined? Or is there a reason the powder calls for the clay and the paste only the coconut oil? I have read about the oil pulling which I am guessing is what the clay was for in pulling out toxins etc. I’m just not clear on whether the clay would be beneficial in the paste or if it isn’t needed. Personally, I am more inclined to believe the clay would pull out toxins better than an oil would. I just don’t want to include the clay in the paste recipe and have it counteract with the oil. Also, concerning storage would it be ok to maybe run the jar under warm water (before opening) to melt just enough for brushing when the mixture solidifies? I’m also thinking that dipping the toothbrush into the mixture daily would introduce germs into the mix that could cause bacteria to grow and or oil to become rancid…..any troubles with this?? I’m thinking if the mix was melted a bit would an eye dropper work to extract the paste and apply to the brush?? Sorry for all the questions I just want to be clear before starting in order to maximize results.

I’d wash and rinse well and let dry. They have a high calcium content but they are just cheaper…

I’d think that Tums would NOT be a good addition to anything. I just found this online:

Active Ingredients: Calcium Carbonate USP (500 mg) (Antacid)
Inactive Ingredients: Sucrose, Calcium Carbonate, Corn Starch, Talc, Mineral Oil, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Adipic Acid, Sodium Polyphosphate, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, FD&C Yellow 5 Lake (Tartrazine), Blue 1 Lake.

Either one will work great, or a mix is good too. I’ve recently been using a mix of a cal/mag powder and bentonite and it is working really well..

Hi, I went on amazon to purchase the calcium magnesium powder and read in the reviews that this is product was not GMO free. Do u recommend any other brands? Thanks

I saw this bit here on another blog I love, The Mommypotamus, in her post entitled “I Kissed Toothpaste Goodbye” and thought I’d share it. This might explain your childrens’ onset of sensitivity?

>>>Because baking soda is very alkaline and your mouth needs a certain
level of acid to kill bacteria, it is best not to use baking soda every
day. If you begin to experience gum sensitivity or bleeding it may mean
your mouth is too alkaline and is not killing bacteria properly.<<<

Thank you for the toothpaste recipe, I plan on gathering the supplies this week.

I am really enjoying this post and everyone’s feedback. Thank you! I plan to make some soon. Just wanted to interject here that in some traditional cultures ground up egg shells are consumed with food which leads me to believe that there must be some assimilable calcium in there and depending on the brand of otc calcium your getting, that calcium may not be very assimilable. Of course the teeth are different than the digestive tract, but for remineralization the absorbability of the calcium source should be considered.

I wouldn’t… unless you’re wanting your wanting your teeth to be more yellow??? Fresh turmeric may be another story.
Being Indian & I use powdered turmeric in most my cooking for health benefits & for color purposes. However, powdered turmeric mixed in w/grated Indian brown sugar (gourd) is & can used for coughing; acts like a lozenges & yes, your mouth will turn yellow lol

I wouldn’t… unless you’re wanting your teeth to be more yellow??? Fresh turmeric may be another story.

Being Indian, I use powdered turmeric in most my cooking for
health benefits & of course for color.
Turmeric is very good for you. I remember my mom mixing it up w/some grated Indian brown sugar (gourd) & forming it into small balls & placing them under our tongue. We were instructed to suck on it & not chew or shallow it up lol My mom knew me too well… lol
I still love the taste of it!!! Btw, turmeric is an acquired taste

How much Grapefruit Seed Extract should you add to this recipe?

I have read this half a dozen times now and cannot find the castille soap any more. Have you taken that out of your recipe? I’ve been using this recipe for close to a year now and always look up the recipe. This time I’m writing it down but I can’t find the measurement for the soap. Please help?

Thank you, Katie. I had skimmed through the comments before posting and didn’t see anything about the soap. Then as I was searching for my comment this evening, I saw a brazillion or so questions about the soap and now I feel a bit silly I had wondered about the glycerin as well so I am just as happy not to use it. Thanks for your prompt reply and excellent website

That is normal

For the tooth paste I make I us equal parts calcium bentonite clay, xylitol, and water then add essential oil of choice (clove for tooth and gum problems or lemon because the kids love it). I think I may modify my next batch and replace the water with coconut oil!

Does the coconut oil have to be melted? Please give me details on the coconut oil. Thanks

I made this toothpaste and it is already working great and we have seen great results! With other’s I’ve made, my son will brush but hates it. He actually likes brushing with this one! I was wondering if I did something wrong though because the coconut oil hardens back up, so I set the jar in hot water for a bit. Is there something you do to prevent this from happening? Thanks in advance!

Great idea but that little bottle, I’m sure, is not BPA free. I know, we’ve got to watch for everything!

I’m very familiar with bentonite (montmorillonite clay). I LOVE bentonite and ingest it on a regular basis. Great idea!

We make our own natural toothpaste from bentonite clay, salt, baking soda, orange peel, peppermint and a few other ingredients. It rocks!

I put mine in a flat container and it hardened into a large wafer. I just pick it up and bite off a piece, chew it a second and then brush!

What about Azomite to replace the DE?

I’d use the cal/mag powder personally but you might also consider adding in OraWellness products as they are great for gums…

Thank you….is that using the cal/mag powder instead of the bicarb of soda or as well as?
Subject: [wellnessmama] Re: Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe

First let me say how wonderful today’s Heal Thy Mouth Summit interview with you was! You were such a wealth of knowledge and so effortlessly conveyed it. Everything you said resonated with me and my own experience, and it certainly got me to visit your web site. For the Remineralizing Toothpaste recipe, can you clarify why the calcium powder is needed? I’m having trouble understanding how it is little more than a scrubbing agent (in which case, the baking soda alone would suffice). Is calcium powder – somehow – absorbed into the enamel of the tooth?

I haven’t tried Truvia so I’m not sure on that, but the xylitol does dissolve in over the course of a couple of days and get smoother…

Just made and love this toothpaste, however, I’m wondering if it’s okay to use it on my toddler even if she doesn’t spit or rinse out her mouth. I left out the DE powder. Thanks!

I’m curious too about braces & toothpastes as the orthodontist cautioned against whitening toothpaste, but this is different…

I’m also curious about using colloidal silver in the formula… thoughts?

Thanks for quick feedback!

I made this over the weekend and it turned into a brick. I had warmed the coconut oil so it wouldn’t be a solid for mixing, and hoped the other ingredients would keep it pliable somehow. Nope. Also, it feels very chemically active in the mouth, like it is fizzing or something. Any suggestions?

No, but I heard activated charcoal does.

Hello, I was wondering if it okay to use Coral Calcium? I had all the engredients except for the Calcium Carbinate. I ordered the Calcium Carbinate but I heard somebody say it wasn’t non GMO. Any ideas?

I just ordered the NOW calcium & magnesium that you linked to and received it today and see that it contains soy. Do you know of any other brands that don’t contain soy for my future purchases by any chance?

Have you thought of getting one of those wilson cake decorating bags for this? They are washable & reuseable & you can TOTALLY get interesting tips for them (i.e. amuse your kids while toothbrushing).

Jennifer,

Here’s the salve recipes..I followed up the lotion recipe.

I melt the coconut oil over a double boiler. I use small crock pots to keep the water hot with a small double boiler pan which fits in the cock pot. I keep adding water to the crock pot all day to keep the oil stewing. If I am adding other oils I add them at that time too. Stir oils enough to mix but not spill. After it is all mixed then I add a couple of tbs of bees wax. Pour into small jelly jars and let it harden…

When I am making lotion with herbs(Specifically Plantain)…I add 10 or 15 fresh leaves or a 1/4 of a cup if already dried in a tea/spice bag or tea infuser …to 1 cup Coconut oils. Cook over the double boiler until oil is bright green. I usually let it stew for several hours. I fish out the leaves with a fork or removed the infuser…Then add bees wax… pour into jars..

I have a few other recipes that I have made. Sometimes I add Aloe Gel..especially in the winter…add equal parts of oil mixture and Aloe together in the blender and mix at high speed for a couple of minutes.

Pour into jars.

My most recent Lotion recipe is :

¼ cup Coconut Oil
3 T bees wax
3T Jojoba Oil
3 T Grape seed Oil
1 T Apricot Kernal Oil
1 T Kukui Nut Oil
½ cup Hot water – not quite to a boil…If it boils let it
cool for a minute or two
8 drop Frankincense
10 Drops Neroli
10 drops Roman Camomile

For lotion , after melting and mixing the oils you want in your recipe. (Coconut Oil, Jojoba, Grapeseed, Vitamin E, Almond…Can use any kinds of oil but need about a cup of oil) pour hot oil in a blender and mix on high. Add a few drops of essential oil, let it mix. Then SLOWLY add hot water through the hole of the blender with it running. You will hear it as it become a lotion. You may be mixing for several minutes….Pour it into jars and it will become more solid…It is a little of an experiment every time I make it but…I feel like at least I know all the ingredients that are in it…

Did not mean to write book but I guess I did.

Thanks, Jan

haha tooth chips! love it

this is what i have been using for two years now and works great

I made a batch of this toothpaste and absolutely love it (I use it in conjunction with the Brushing Blend from Ora Wellness that you recommended). When I first mixed up my batch it was nice and creamy. However, when I went to use it the next day it was like concrete. I’m wondering if this is just due to the fact that it’s winter and we heat our house at a cooler temperature. Or is there something I can add to help it keep a more paste-like consistency?

I decided to give this a try. I don’t have calcium or xylitol (replaced with organic pure agave). Mixed 3 TB Extra virgin coconut oil, 2 TB baking soda, 2 tsp agave nectar and a few drops of organic peppermint essential oil. Mixture is cooling now. Will try this out before bed. Thanks for sharing!!

Just sub the calcium phosphate for the calcium powder in the recipe

We have the same problem in winter… we just scoop out with a popsicle stick or small spoon and use as is, but other readers have mentioned heating on a coffee mug warmer (in the jar) to keep softer…

I purchased “Calcium and Magnesium” powder by NOW it has “Citrate Powder with Vitamin D3″ at the bottom. Is this the right kind? Also my toothpaste was effervescent after all the ingredients combined. The bubbling has since stopped but was suprising when I first tried it. Is this OK? I’m not sure what combination caused this result (maybe the calcium citrate and baking soda?) Anybody else notice this?

Thank you for this recipe! I just have one question…I followed the link you have for calcium magnesium and it lead me to calcium & magnesium citrate. Are these both the same thing or do I need to find calcium magnesium minus the citrate? I greatly appreciate your help.

Either one is fine…

I read on another website that your teeth need silica to regrow maybe you can tell me if it’s accurate? this is what it says:

“The next important thing is the nutrition for your teeth so they have
enough nutrients to grow. You don’t expect your house plant to grow
without water, do you? And now you are probably thinking that I’m going
to talk about calcium and such, and you can’t be more wrong. Of course,
calcium is important for your bone growth and formation but even more
important for your hair, nails and teeth is the mineral called Silica (Silicon).
You don’t have enough of this mineral in your diet and you can take a
ton of calcium and brush your teeth 5 times a day and still will be
loosing your teeth just like your hair in the shower as you get older.

There is a formula that is known to provide a sufficient nutritional
support for your tooth repair/growth. It will improve your teeth, bones
and connective tissue, and will also help calcium metabolize in your
body (without it most of your calcium will go right through you,
especially if you take it as a part of a common multi-vitamin formula).

1 part Kelp seaweed, 1 part Oatstraw, 1 part Horsetail.
Get 1 ounce of the formula in 1 pint of filtered water to a boiling
temperature and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Drink half a cap in the
morning and evening every day until you see the improvement.

If you don’t want to bother with herbs, there is another cool product
called G5 Organic Silica and among my friends it’s their favorite
supplement for bone support. This product is coming from Spain so it
takes about a month to get it.

From all the products that you don’t have to make yourself or import overseas, only one I would recommend: Biosil by Natrol.

In addition to silica, a good trace multi-mineral formula is in
order. Body is a complex working machine and if it’s deficient of
something, it will take it away from your organs/bones in order to
function properly. It is a well known fact that our diet is deficient of
most trace minerals – we simply don’t eat enough of fruits/vegetables.
Even if we did, some dietitians now say the current agricultural produce
is not what it used to be. So the obvious answer is to find a good
supplement who would provide us with all the trace minerals we need. The
best variety of choices for 72 colloidal mineral supplements is Ebay. And very cheap, I would say, comparing to your local vitamin shop.

Another major problem you should address is your tooth care. No
matter how much effort you put in taking supplements and the ultrasound
stimulation, if you don’t care for your teeth properly, it’s all in
vain. All popular toothpastes on the market that you see being sold are
worthless when it comes to teeth regrowth. Why is that, you ask? Well,
ALL of them (including Organic healthy brands like “Tom’s of Maine”)
contain glycerin which covers your teeth every time you brush them and
prevents re-enamelization. Based on studies, it takes up to 20 washes to
remove glycerin off your teeth, so you may guess for most people having
healthy teeth is almost an impossible task. No matter how many times
you brush them, because of glycerin, fluoride and other additives in
your common toothpaste, your teeth can’t rebuild enamel nor get healthy
mineral support. Just ask yourself: Why do most people have cavities by
the age of 20 even though they brush their teeth twice a day? Sure,
proper diet is important but it’s just a part of a bigger problem.

The solution: Make your own tooth paste. Here is the recipe:

Extra virgin olive oil 2 part

Unprocessed Coconut oil 1 part

Baking soda 1/10 part

Tea tree oil 1/10 part

Spearmint or Peppermint oil 1/10 part

Unprocessed Sea salt 1/50 part

Eucalyptus oil 1/10 part

Food grade Hydrogen peroxide 1/100 part

You
can remove one or two ingredients from #3-8 and it will still work. I
used to do it until I became too lazy and found a product on a market
called Dr. Bronner bar soap – so I buy that instead of making my own.

Use either Dr. Bronner soap or the above formula every day and you
will feel the difference right away. A couple of my friends experienced
their fillings falling out of their teeth because the tooth would grow
back to normal. One girl had to go to the dentist for a root canal and
they had to postpone the procedure because the dentist couldn’t find a
problem.

Update: Atom Bergstrom, the author of “Yes, No, Maybe Chronobiotic
Nutrition” recommended eating onions, garlic and cheese from 6:15 to
6:30 PM (kidney meridian is the most active during those hours). He
actually suggests chewing it to liquid and hold it in your mouth for 15
minutes so the minerals in the food nourish your teeth and help them
rebuild. The idea is very interesting, but I would take it a bit in a
different direction and use trace mineral/vitamin formula and hold it in
my mouth instead. It would be more absorbent, at least. Or try Hyland’s
Bioplasma Cell Salts. Experiment with this a let me know. I will do the same.”

It shouldn’t have made the calcium inactive… and I would guess the burning is just from the citrate, but it should be fine…

Just a question – I made this according to your recipe and when I tried it out, it fizzed and foamed on contact with (presumably) saliva. It was actually an unpleasant sensation, almost a burning feeling. I would compare it to putting too many pop rocks in your mouth as a kid. Is this an expected outcome, or does it sound like something was off with my toothpaste?

I used a calcium citrate/magnesium citrate blend. I did use the toothpaste right after making it, so I will try it again tonight and see if it’s less fizzy. Thanks!

i also tried that, but realized that all the powders sunk to the bottom, leaving mostly oil at the top after cooling. i now mash it all together in a bowl. the coconut oil mashed pretty easily. then i spoon it into a jar to use. i use a small spoon for dipping out of jar, then push the paste into the bristles with my fingertip to help it soften and make it easier to distribute throughout my mouth while brushing.

Do I have to use baking soda? It irritates my mouth.

Nope…

There are small pores in your teeth that made them sensitive to cold, right to the inner layer. The oil is blocking them

Just look for one that has calcium and magnesium and as few other added ingredients as possible…

Hello. Love your website! I recently went to the dentist and he said though I take good care of my teeth, don’t drink pop, and floss etc.. that I have 5 different cavities forming! I have since been reading up on remineralizing my teeth. I have come across several different recipes, but it seems like they all contain different ingredients. Can you tell me which ingredients are essential to remineralization? The first one I made had Dr. Bronner’s, coconut oil, olive oil, raw honey (said to reverse decay amazingly), and peppermint essential oil. The second had bentonite clay, but no oil, stevia, salt, water and clove and cinnamon essential oils. Now yours has calcium, DE and xylitol! I am getting a bit confused… Can someone help me out? Thanks a million!

Woot! Can’t wait to try this when my current toothpaste runs out!

Could you use calcium ascorbate powder instead of carbonate to help with healing gums as well? I need to heal my gums post pregnancy and I have read about using calcium ascorbate and comfrey together. Anyone have any insight?

you can omit or add extra calcium…

Not sure about the remineralizing aspect but one thing I do know is since I’ve been using this the plaque that always forms around certain teeth has not don so and this is certainly a reason for me to continue using it.

okay if i do make it i will do just that and look for the main ingredients… wow egg shells from pastured chickens ?! that works eh ?

I just made this today and use lemon grass essential oil and it came out great. Had a little trouble with the amounts of essential oils, trace minerals and GSE. Any suggestions?

Also I used the citrate powder and it tasted pretty tart. I added more Xilitol and oils but is still tart and it fizzes. What do you think about that?

Where on earth do you get these ingredients? I’m in a mid-sized town in Canada and I’ve never seen xylitol powder…?!

HELP! Calcium powder was next to impossible for me to find – is Crystal Cal-Mag+ made by Kal alright? It’s flavored. Thoughts? You can see it on the vitaminshoppe site. There was also liquid calcium… is that better?

I can’t wait to make this recipe! I’ve always had very bad luck with cavities. But you said activated charcoal powder was also good for teeth. Can I put some activated charcoal powder in this mix? If so, how much?
Thank you!

This is probably a silly question, but where do you usually buy the ingredients (including the essential oils) and how long does it usually take for the effects to show. Thanks!

I’ve seen that a lot of people use several different variations, what are the benefits of leaving out the DE or such? Thanks!

I’ve been using this recipe for a few months, my whole family loves it, and our teeth look great! I like to put it in an old tube by cutting the top off, spooning the toothpaste in, and then resealing the top with a flat iron. BUT, no matter how much coconut oil I add, it refuses to be squeezable. Is there a reason NOT to add a little water? Or maybe a little grapeseed oil? Thanks!!

Oh good, I’m going to try that. Thanks!

I haven’t heard of that happening.. did you use all of the ingredients or did you make any substitutions?

If using the powder, about half as much..

Mine solidified. Did I not use enough oil or does just need to be warmed?

I’m intrigued with the idea of subbing Celtic sea salt for the baking soda in this recipe. Thoughts?

it should work as long as it is finely powdered enough…

Thx…