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Homemade Natural Whitening Toothpaste Recipe (Simple Version)

August 26, 2014 by Katie Wells
Homemade Whitening Toothpast Recipe
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  • Natural Whitening Toothpaste Recipe

I write often about oral health and I’m fascinated how oral health really does affect the health of the entire body! I’ve been working on finding (or making) natural toothpaste and oral care options for years so that I would have options that were safe for kids to use and would not aggravate my thyroid disease.

How to Make Natural Whitening Toothpaste

Some of my favorite recipes to date are:

  • Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste
  • Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe
  • Homemade Mouthwash
  • Whitening Teeth With Charcoal
  • Oil Pulling

My other toothpaste recipes get a lot of comments about substitutions, and if certain ingredients are really necessary. Since the other recipes also include coconut oil, some people have complained about the toothpaste being too hard to use when it is cool.

Enter this new recipe…

One day (out of laziness as much as ingenuity), I decided to create a simpler recipe with all the most beneficial ingredients. I wanted a recipe that would be the same consistency at any temperature and would work well and taste great for my kids (and be safe for them to eat).

While there are many excellent natural toothpastes you can buy (one from yours truly!), for years I used this cost-effective DIY recipe. (Because, um, 6 kids!)

The resulting recipe is actually my favorite variation to date and the least expensive. Incidentally, it also seems to be the best whitening toothpaste I’ve used, especially when combined with oil pulling and/or charcoal (not at the same time).

How Does Natural Toothpaste Taste?

I also use various essential oils to taste. I usually end up using a mix and using quite a bit. Essential oils provide some extra cleansing power, but are not really necessary in this recipe.

Tips

I found that the xylitol is naturally a little coarse so I ran it through the blender to make a really fine powder before making this recipe.

The second time I made this, I just added the other ingredients to the blender and used it to mix and it came out with a perfect creamy consistency. The blender was a little tough to clean but I found that wiping it with a paper towel worked great for removing the residue and then washing as normal.

I store this in small glass jars and each person gets his/her own jar of toothpaste. I’ve also used these reusable tubes in the past. They are a little more time consuming to fill but they also work really well with this recipe.

 

The best natural whitening toothpaste recipe I've ever used. It combines minerals, xylitol, gum supporting MCT oil and essential oils to whiten teeth.
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Natural Whitening Toothpaste Recipe

Make natural whitening toothpaste at home with calcium carbonate, xylitol, MCT oil, and essential oils.
Prep Time10 mins
Author: Katie Wells

Materials

  • ¼ cup calcium carbonate powder
  • 3 TBSP xylitol powder
  • ¼ cup MCT oil (plus more for thinning if needed)
  • essential oils of choice (optional)

Instructions

  • Make sure the xylitol is finely ground and not coarse, grinding it in the blender if necessary.
  • Mix all the ingredients by hand or with a blender until incorporated.
  • Store in a glass jar and use as you would regular toothpaste.

Notes

Wiping out the blender with a paper towel before washing makes cleanup easier.

Ever made your own toothpaste or oral health products? Share your version below!

The best natural whitening toothpaste recipe I've ever used. It combines minerals, xylitol, gum supporting MCT oil and essential oils to whiten teeth.

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About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder and CEO of Wellness Mama and Co-Founder of Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

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Discussion (173 Comments)

  1. Terry

    August 30, 2014 at 10:44 AM

    PLEASE check the feedback on Amazon.com for the less expensive option from Aspen Naturals. It’s rather alarming.

    Reply
  2. melissa

    August 29, 2014 at 9:13 PM

    Hi, i love all your recipes, but just wondered what your stance on xylitol is, having read Weston Price and Ramiel Nagel’s opinions on it… do you use it for sweetening in this recipe or for its effect on teeth?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      August 31, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      Both.

      Reply
      • Ivette

        September 2, 2014 at 5:18 PM

        Can stevia be used instead of xylitol? or just simply leave that our?? I can’t stand the taste of xylitol 🙁

        Reply
        • Katie - Wellness Mama

          September 2, 2014 at 7:27 PM

          Just leave it out 🙂

          Reply
        • Erik

          September 4, 2014 at 8:30 AM

          I’ve heard claim that erythritol may have a more positive effect on tooth health than xylitol. You could try using that instead if you want sweetness.

          Reply
        • Terrance

          December 26, 2020 at 6:22 PM

          Hey what blender do you use for this recipe?

          Reply
  3. Andee Glock

    August 29, 2014 at 4:24 PM

    Wondering how you get the paste from jar to brush… You mentioned everyone gets their own jar, which leads me to believe you just dip the toothbrush in the paste? I suppose the anti-bacterial nature of essential oils makes that sanitary?

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      August 29, 2014 at 8:56 PM

      Yes, we just dip. You could also use a popsickle stick to scoop it out.

      Reply
      • Nicolle

        June 3, 2015 at 4:59 PM

        Could you use something like a (non soapy cleaned) hand wash dispenser to squirt it out onto your toothbrush or would it not be sucked up like hand wash is?

        Reply
  4. karen

    August 28, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    I am a huge fan of your site and your recipes, but this is my first time commenting. Is the reason you are using MCT oil instead of coconut oil because of the way coconut oil behaves in different temperatures? I know you refer to this, but I wanted clarification. My kids are so messy with their toothpowder, but the too-hard coconut oil is a pain for them too! So I am also trying to find the perfect solution!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      August 31, 2014 at 8:58 PM

      Correct! It’s a great solution!

      Reply
      • Christine

        August 14, 2016 at 1:08 AM

        Could I use fractionated coconut oil in place of the MCT oil? If the main reason is because of how regular coconut oil behaves with temperature changes. Is that the only reason you use it in the recipe?

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          September 12, 2016 at 8:00 PM

          Yep. It can be used in place of the MCT.

          Reply
  5. Lauren

    August 28, 2014 at 2:58 PM

    Hi Katie – What sort of essentials oils would you recommend for additional cleansing? Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Hanna

    August 28, 2014 at 10:08 AM

    What a timely post! After reading the ingredients on my store bought mouth wash and tooth paste I have being desperately looking for an alternate.

    Wellness mama, you are wonderful! God richly bless you.

    I don’t mind using the alcohol, but can you suggest an alternative ingredient instead of the alcohol.

    Once again thank you.

    Reply
  7. Marie

    August 27, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    I’ve got cal/mag capsules that I break open to use in your tooth powder recipe. Could I sub those?

    Reply
  8. Ibrahm

    August 27, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Do you know about miswak? best toothbrush/toothpaste ever and it is from a tree! nothing cleans my teeth more. try it you will not regret it 🙂

    Reply
  9. Allison Hebert

    August 27, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    For the Ca carbonate, did you just crush some tums or did you use something else?

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      August 27, 2014 at 9:01 PM

      It is linked above, but I just ordered calcium carbonate powder.

      Reply
      • Jesse

        April 12, 2016 at 12:24 AM

        Im canadian and i tried to find the LD Carlson Calcium Carbonate, 1 pound Capacity on Amazon.ca and couldnt find it :/ im worried ordering from the states will make it way to expensive… do you know any other brands that you trust or any where else i could order these ingredients in Canada? Could i use this calcium carbonate powder? curious on your thoughts on it?

        https://well.ca/products/now-foods-calcium-carbonate-powder_32453.html

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          May 2, 2016 at 3:53 PM

          That one should work as well.

          Reply
  10. Mariz

    August 27, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    3 stars
    Are these ingredients combined ok for pregnant women to use?

    Love your blog!

    Reply
    • Katie - Wellness Mama

      August 27, 2014 at 9:07 PM

      I’d always ask a midwife or doc to be sure, but I’ve used all of these ingredients alone and in combination while pregnant.

      Reply
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