Last week we talked about the effect of toothpaste on our health and we offered you some Healthier alternatives to traditional toothpaste. One of the healthiest alternatives is to make homemade toothpaste.
But be careful, making a homemade or more natural toothpaste does not mean that it cannot harm our teeth and gums, we must put great care in the ingredients we choose. Homemade toothpaste could also damage our enamel and alter the pH of our mouth. It is very important to know what type of natural ingredients are the most suitable.
How to make homemade toothpaste
I’ll tell you some of my Favorite ingredients to make homemade toothpaste refreshing and does not damage our teeth.
1. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps improve intestinal flora from your oral cavity and prevents oral candidiasis.
2. Mineralized water
I especially recommend it if you usually drink osmosis water. This type of water helps eliminate heavy metals from our body, but it also wears down the mineralization of our teeth.
3. Ground Cocoa Shell
Although it seems hard to believe, the best toothpaste would be a cocoa paste, whose components help mineralize the teeth. We also have to take into account that its effect is a non-aggressive abrasion effect and therefore a good ally to break down bacterial plaque.
4. White clay or kaolin
A few posts ago we talked to you about the benefits and uses of kaolin, so if you read us regularly, I’m sure this ingredient does not surprise you.
White clay is a natural polisher rich in minerals and not very aggressive. It is also alkaline, so it reduces the acidity in the mouth, making it an excellent ingredient for a homemade toothpaste.
We are used to hearing that we should sterilize our mouths with powerful rinses and toothpastes that eliminate all germs and bacteria. For this reason, it may sound strange to us to put “clays” in our mouths, but we should not be afraid to do it. True dental health is achieving balance and an ecosystem between the germs and natural bacteria in our mouth, since these protect us from diseases and promote the mineralization of our teeth.
5. Baking Soda
The different foods we eat and their level of acidity constantly alter the natural and optimal pH of our mouth and can unbalance it.
To counteract this effect we can use baking soda in our toothpaste, which has a pH between 9 and 11. This means that it is a very alkaline ingredient, which It will help us neutralize the acidity of what we eat and regulate the pH of our mouth naturally.
6. Essential oils suitable for consumption
Essential oils such as peppermint or lavender Help fight plaque and gingivitisas long as they are used with brushing and with the help of dental floss. If you do not know which essential oils are suitable for consumption, it is important that you consult with a professional.
We should not be afraid of prepare our toothpaste at homeas long as we know what ingredients we are going to use and the quality of said ingredients.
We cannot forget to use A good toothbrush and floss are key factors in maintaining our oral health.. With a balanced pH, a natural alkalinity and a balance in the bacterial flora of our body we can be sure that our mouth is clean and healthy.
And of course, I’m going to leave you with one homemade toothpaste recipe alkaline that regulates the pH of our mouth. It is a very simple and easy recipe to prepare. You have just the right amount for a single use, so you can try it.
Homemade Toothpaste with Coconut Oil, Baking Soda, Kaolin and Peppermint Essential Oil
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ tablespoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white clay
- 2 drops of peppermint essential oil
- A pinch of sea salt
Mix everything in a bowl, put it on your toothbrush, and brush!
I hope you liked this post, see you next time! Take care of yourselves and pamper yourselves from the roots.