Natural Toothpaste Recipe
— 1 parts Calcium Hydroxide (highly alkalizing calcium)
— 2 parts Calcium Gluconate / Calcium Carbonate
— 2 parts CMC (Colloidal Mineral Compound)
— 3 parts Baking Soda (alkalizing, mild abrasive)
— 6 parts coconut oil (antibiotic)
— A few drops of Essential Oil --- peppermint, anise, fennel, orange, etc.*
— 2-3 parts Natural Soap (without glycerin or sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate).
(Hard soap seems to work better than liquid soap. I use Grandma's Pure Lye Soap.
Too much glycerin can coat the teeth and inhibit remineralization.)
— Pinch of Himalayan Salt
— A little bit of filtered water
You can also add:
— Xylitol (from birch trees only), if you need a sweeter taste
— Small pinch of cayenne (to stimulate circulation)
Note: These proportions are approximate. For calcium hydroxide I use "Cal II" by Daily Manufacturing (which is actually a calcium hydroxide / calcium carbonate blend).
Directions:
Place the dry ingredients in a small glass container and add a little water; mix thoroughly until the contents becomes a thick paste. (Don't add too much water, just enough to make a thick paste.) Then add the soap and coconut oil. (If you are using soap, which is highly recommended, you can scrape the bar of soap with a knife with a fine serrated edge; this will produce small pieces of soap that will dissolve into the mixture.) To bring about full blending you may have to liquefy the coconut oil by placing the container in warm water while mixing together all the ingredients. (You can then place the contents in the freezer for a few minutes to allow it to harden.)
Apply liberally to your tooth brush. Use the best-quality toothbrush you can find. Since this formula is mineralizing, and will help rebuild your teeth, you may want to swish it around in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting out. Make sure it mixes well with plenty of saliva. Always rinse your mouth with non-fluoridated water after brushing.
* Most essential oils kill bacteria, which is good unless it kills the good bacteria that is needed for certain mineral conversions. So, when making the toothpaste, you may not want to add any essential oils. What you can do is use the toothpaste, as is, in the morning and afternoon, and add a drop of essential oil, right on your toothbrush, in the evening only.
Some people who make their own toothpaste add bentonite clay, which is a fine absorbent but generally not compatible with other substances. If you want to use clay (or activated charcoal) consider using it alone. Some people add diatomaceous earth (DE) to their formula. I would advise against this since DE is very sharp and very hard. (On a hardness rating, where diamonds are 9, DE is 7.)
The formula outlined above uses a combination of calciums---calcium hydroxide, calcium gluconate/carbonate and CMC. This, however, is not an exact science; any high-quality calcium with do. However, if you are serious about remineralization make sure to include CMC in your formula (and in your diet). >> Colloidal Mineral Compound (CMC)
For minerals, some people use ground up egg shells (from organic eggs) to their toothpaste. You will have to grind this up into a fine powder before using; but even so it it still too course and abrasive. Some people use trace mineral additives and/or magnesium, which can help with remineralization; however, it's best not to combine calcium and magnesium or use calcium/ magnesium supplements. If you want to use both calcium and magnesium in your mixture it would be best to make the formula using calcium and then add a few drops of magnesium chloride to the paste when it is on your toothbrush.) Some people use calcium citrate, which is a very good supplemental calcium but I am not sure if it is so good for teeth. If you do use calcium citrate the mixture may "fizz up" a little as the baking soda neutralizes the citric acid.
Note: Bacteria in your mouth is needed for many food conversions---and particularly for the creation of nitric oxide---so the over use of germ-killing mouthwash and toothpaste can be problematic. If using high-powered anti-bacterials in your mouth, such as hydrogen peroxide, essential oils, or CDS is it best to use these after dinner only, as this would allow enough time for the good bacteria to gain traction by the next day.
Note: Taking double doses of CMC powder is the best way to remineralize your teeth from the inside. Many people say that eating one ground-up organic egg-shell per day is also very helpful. (You can add the powdered egg shell to a smoothie or to the Fosube Shake if you like. Apparently egg shell have a very similar mineral composition to teeth. I'm not sure how well this is absorbed, but many people swear by it.) Pulling with comfrey root---i.e., holding an infusion of comfrey root in your mouth for 20 minutes a day---is also a potent way to help remineralize the teeth. Since saliva is the carrier for minerals to the teeth, make sure the comfrey is mixed with saliva. You may have to add a pinch of salt to help with this. (What I do it boil up some root so it is nice and soft. Drain off most of the water, but leave enough so I can blend it with a stick blender. And place the mushy comfrey root into a glass jar an refrigerate. Then I take out a teaspoon on the past, force it through a sieve with a round spoon, and then scrape off the comfrey root paste from the bottom of the sieve. It's gooey so it stays on the sieve. Then I place the comfrey root paste, with a little water and salt, in my mouth, swishing it around my teeth every minute or so.)
Note: People often talk about comfrey (root and leaves) being toxic to your liver but I cannot confirm this. Sometimes, when I hold the root in my mouth too long it gives me a slight headache, but I'm not sure why. In one of her articles, herbalist Susan Weed discusses which kinds of comfrey may be toxic and which types are not: >> http://www.susunweed.com
Avoiding commercial toothpaste, even "health food brands" like Tom's, which contains fluoride or glycerin, is also advised.
— 1 parts Calcium Hydroxide (highly alkalizing calcium)
— 2 parts Calcium Gluconate / Calcium Carbonate
— 2 parts CMC (Colloidal Mineral Compound)
— 3 parts Baking Soda (alkalizing, mild abrasive)
— 6 parts coconut oil (antibiotic)
— A few drops of Essential Oil --- peppermint, anise, fennel, orange, etc.*
— 2-3 parts Natural Soap (without glycerin or sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate).
(Hard soap seems to work better than liquid soap. I use Grandma's Pure Lye Soap.
Too much glycerin can coat the teeth and inhibit remineralization.)
— Pinch of Himalayan Salt
— A little bit of filtered water
You can also add:
— Xylitol (from birch trees only), if you need a sweeter taste
— Small pinch of cayenne (to stimulate circulation)
Note: These proportions are approximate. For calcium hydroxide I use "Cal II" by Daily Manufacturing (which is actually a calcium hydroxide / calcium carbonate blend).
Directions:
Place the dry ingredients in a small glass container and add a little water; mix thoroughly until the contents becomes a thick paste. (Don't add too much water, just enough to make a thick paste.) Then add the soap and coconut oil. (If you are using soap, which is highly recommended, you can scrape the bar of soap with a knife with a fine serrated edge; this will produce small pieces of soap that will dissolve into the mixture.) To bring about full blending you may have to liquefy the coconut oil by placing the container in warm water while mixing together all the ingredients. (You can then place the contents in the freezer for a few minutes to allow it to harden.)
Apply liberally to your tooth brush. Use the best-quality toothbrush you can find. Since this formula is mineralizing, and will help rebuild your teeth, you may want to swish it around in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting out. Make sure it mixes well with plenty of saliva. Always rinse your mouth with non-fluoridated water after brushing.
* Most essential oils kill bacteria, which is good unless it kills the good bacteria that is needed for certain mineral conversions. So, when making the toothpaste, you may not want to add any essential oils. What you can do is use the toothpaste, as is, in the morning and afternoon, and add a drop of essential oil, right on your toothbrush, in the evening only.
Some people who make their own toothpaste add bentonite clay, which is a fine absorbent but generally not compatible with other substances. If you want to use clay (or activated charcoal) consider using it alone. Some people add diatomaceous earth (DE) to their formula. I would advise against this since DE is very sharp and very hard. (On a hardness rating, where diamonds are 9, DE is 7.)
The formula outlined above uses a combination of calciums---calcium hydroxide, calcium gluconate/carbonate and CMC. This, however, is not an exact science; any high-quality calcium with do. However, if you are serious about remineralization make sure to include CMC in your formula (and in your diet). >> Colloidal Mineral Compound (CMC)
For minerals, some people use ground up egg shells (from organic eggs) to their toothpaste. You will have to grind this up into a fine powder before using; but even so it it still too course and abrasive. Some people use trace mineral additives and/or magnesium, which can help with remineralization; however, it's best not to combine calcium and magnesium or use calcium/ magnesium supplements. If you want to use both calcium and magnesium in your mixture it would be best to make the formula using calcium and then add a few drops of magnesium chloride to the paste when it is on your toothbrush.) Some people use calcium citrate, which is a very good supplemental calcium but I am not sure if it is so good for teeth. If you do use calcium citrate the mixture may "fizz up" a little as the baking soda neutralizes the citric acid.
Note: Bacteria in your mouth is needed for many food conversions---and particularly for the creation of nitric oxide---so the over use of germ-killing mouthwash and toothpaste can be problematic. If using high-powered anti-bacterials in your mouth, such as hydrogen peroxide, essential oils, or CDS is it best to use these after dinner only, as this would allow enough time for the good bacteria to gain traction by the next day.
Note: Taking double doses of CMC powder is the best way to remineralize your teeth from the inside. Many people say that eating one ground-up organic egg-shell per day is also very helpful. (You can add the powdered egg shell to a smoothie or to the Fosube Shake if you like. Apparently egg shell have a very similar mineral composition to teeth. I'm not sure how well this is absorbed, but many people swear by it.) Pulling with comfrey root---i.e., holding an infusion of comfrey root in your mouth for 20 minutes a day---is also a potent way to help remineralize the teeth. Since saliva is the carrier for minerals to the teeth, make sure the comfrey is mixed with saliva. You may have to add a pinch of salt to help with this. (What I do it boil up some root so it is nice and soft. Drain off most of the water, but leave enough so I can blend it with a stick blender. And place the mushy comfrey root into a glass jar an refrigerate. Then I take out a teaspoon on the past, force it through a sieve with a round spoon, and then scrape off the comfrey root paste from the bottom of the sieve. It's gooey so it stays on the sieve. Then I place the comfrey root paste, with a little water and salt, in my mouth, swishing it around my teeth every minute or so.)
Note: People often talk about comfrey (root and leaves) being toxic to your liver but I cannot confirm this. Sometimes, when I hold the root in my mouth too long it gives me a slight headache, but I'm not sure why. In one of her articles, herbalist Susan Weed discusses which kinds of comfrey may be toxic and which types are not: >> http://www.susunweed.com
Avoiding commercial toothpaste, even "health food brands" like Tom's, which contains fluoride or glycerin, is also advised.
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