Homemade Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe (Natural + Simple)

I’ve made a few batches of this and keep it in babyfood jars. LOVE IT, have most of my kids on board.
I have my kids going off to camp and wonder how to make this work if the coconut oil gets all melty from the heat. Is it still ok?

Katie, if I want to use stevia in this instead of xylitol, 3 Tbsp of xylitol-how much would I need of stevia powder ?

You might try storing it in a small cake decorating bag. Some of the nicer ones seal and have caps for the tips, so you could avoid it drying out. Just a thought…

Thank you, Katie, and everybody for this awesome info!!

When I was a kid, we had these miraculous little gauze pillows full of I don’t know what. But for a toothache, you’d place it (and keep it) on the problem area. I remember the taste of cloves, but not sure what all was in them.

So, I just got some gauze and I’m going to pack my own little pillows. I don’t think they’d need to be stitched up, but you could slide a little dental floss through if needed. Just make the gauze a little wider, and wrap it around an extra time.

Good thing about homemade pillows is that I can make them any length or width I want, with any ingredients I want – to fit the need!

With all the good things listed on this site, there’s no shortage of things to put in the pillows. Below are the things I’ve learned through the years, and hope it might help someone else, too.

Today I am making the toothpaste, and I only have magnesium and calcium tablets. So I first used a pill cutter (from the $1 store) to cut into smaller pieces – easier to crush. Then I mashed them with my mortar and pestle, which are fairly expensive, but worth every penny, guaranteed. I esp. like using it for mixing up clay poultices.

I’m adding trace minerals, tea tree oil and sesame oil, and maybe powdered cinnamon, too – I’ll sample the taste along the way and then decide. (A T. of regular sesame seeds has 87 mg of Calcium!) I like the idea of having hardened coconut oil, cut into pieces. Thanks, you guys!!

Baking soda – the grocery story kind – DOES have aluminum in it, although “they” claim it doesn’t. Now I use Red Mill (from health food store). First time I tried it, I couldn’t believe the taste difference. You can really taste the aluminum in that other baking soda – I have no doubt it’s in there, and may be why some people don’t like the taste, but don’t know what real natural baking soda tastes like!

Clay – I use for all kinds of things. But it seriously leaches metal – as in fillings and plumbing pipes. I won’t use in my mouth, but it’s awesome for many other things.

Activated charcoal – from what I’ve read, charcoal does not leach metal, and it absorbs toxins, just like the clay does.

Hydrogen peroxide – leaches metal fillings, and removes enamel, too. After extended use, it makes the teeth transparent. I’d read this and warned a friend. She used it anyway, and sure enough, her teeth aren’t beautiful white anymore. They’re transparent and yellowish. Be careful.

Diatomaceous earth – is tiny glass-like shards. I used it on my dogs for fleas, which was OK – but never let them inhale the dust (or people, either). I used it on my carpet (dust everywhere), and it ruined my electronics. Some use it for yard pesticide, but understand that it kills everything that comes in contact with it – by stabbing the body. So if you love ladybugs, etc., don’t use it on the yard, either.

Dental cleaning – I had it out with a dentist and hygienist b/c they kept wanting me in for more cleanings. I asked if the “cleanings” weren’t removing enamel, and just how safe is it to do so many? They told me they no longer needed my business.

Allicin – is a chemical from garlic, derived at the moment the clove is crushed. The most potent form is by chewing a clove. Allimax has patented the procedure of capturing that allicin at moment it’s crushed. Allimax saved my spouse from dental surgeon, after stupid dentist pulled his tooth while abcessed. Infection was really bad – gave him script of antibiotics – didn’t work. Then penicillin – didn’t work. Said he had to go to surgeon. I begged spouse to take Allimax, just from Fri to Mon – his surgeon appointment was for the next Weds. By Monday, there was no sign of any infection. It’s saved my bird, dogs and me. I love allicin!!!

Oregano, Turmeric, Rosemary, Myrrh, Thyme – I use these in food as much as I can. They’re potent medicine, even when used as spice. In my house, you can’t tell the medicine cabinet from the kitchen – they have the same ingredients!

Echinacea – I used to use it a lot, but if used once a condition is bad, it can actually make it worse, by “setting the condition in” deeper. I found that I don’t really need it, with all these other lovely things nature provides, and don’t want to risk making something worse.

Apple cider vinegar tablets are available, and can help give the benefit without the taste, although they’re not as fast-acting as the liquid. Like allicin, I use ACV for everything!

And thank you, Granny Clampett. The writers of The Beverly Hillbillies actually did their homework – Granny had it goin on, as far as “mountain medicine.” LOL

Just had my checkup. My dentist said my mouth looked really clean and healthy and no signs the toothpaste is too abrasive.

I made this toothpaste a week ago and I’m seeing whiter teeth already. I had the toothpaste in a bowl–a setup I really didn’t like–and as I finished up a plastic container of Grey Poupon yesterday I realized it would be a good container for my toothpaste!

I am off to the dentist for my six month checkup. I’ll report back if there is anything significant to report, ie. whitening, abrasiveness, etc.

Can you use coconut sugar in this recipe? I am still in the stages of learning all about making my own products and have used your site quite a bit. Thank you for all the useful information you provide!!