Let’s be honest – brushing your teeth should not feel like licking a laboratory. If you’ve ever read the back of your commercial toothpaste tube and thought, “What in the fluoride-filled world is this stuff?”, you’re not alone.
Natural toothpaste has made a big comeback because people want to re-mineralize, strengthen, and clean their teeth without harsh chemicals, foaming agents, and artificial sweeteners. But what does re-mineralizing even mean? Simply put, it’s restoring essential minerals (like calcium and phosphate) to your enamel to keep teeth hard, healthy, and cavity-resistant.
Benefits of Switching to Natural Toothpaste
• No synthetic chemicals or SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulphate)
• Helps re-mineralize enamel naturally
• Supports a healthy oral microbiome (yes, your mouth is its own little ecosystem)
• Eco-friendly and cost-effective
• Fun to make and even funnier to watch your family react when you tell them what’s in it
Common Ingredients and Their Purpose
Here are some powerful natural toothpaste heroes:
• Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) – gently whitens, neutralizes mouth acids, freshens breath
• Coconut Oil – antimicrobial, helps reduce harmful bacteria, base for oil pulling benefits
• Calcium Carbonate – mild abrasive and a mineral source for enamel
• Xylitol – natural sweetener that prevents bacteria from sticking to teeth (bonus: it tastes great)
• Bentonite Clay – rich in minerals, mildly polishes, detoxifies (just don’t use metal spoons with it)
• Essential Oils (peppermint, spearmint, clove) – for flavour and antibacterial support
Easy Natural Toothpaste Recipes
1. The Basic Baking Soda Paste
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• Filtered water (enough to form a paste)
• 5 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Mix into a paste, store in a small jar, and dip your toothbrush lightly. Tastes salty, works brilliantly.
2. Coconut Oil Toothpaste
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp baking soda
• 5-10 drops peppermint or spearmint essential oil
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients in a small glass jar. If it’s too runny in summer, refrigerate slightly. This paste has antibacterial and whitening properties.
3. Re-mineralizing Toothpaste
Ingredients:
• 4 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp calcium carbonate powder
• 1 tbsp bentonite clay
• 1 tsp xylitol (optional)
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions:
1. Mix calcium carbonate, bentonite clay, and baking soda in a ceramic or glass bowl.
2. Add coconut oil and xylitol, stirring until you get a creamy consistency.
3. Add essential oil, mix well, and store in a non-metal jar.
This toothpaste supports remineralization by replenishing calcium and gently detoxifying your mouth.
Quick Tips for Brushing with Homemade Toothpaste
• Don’t overload your brush – a pea-sized amount is enough
• Spit gently into a bin if using coconut oil to avoid clogging drains
• Use glass or ceramic when mixing bentonite clay to keep its detox powers active
• Patch test essential oils to avoid mouth irritation
Natural Toothpaste, Natural Confidence – be inspired to learn and research.
Using your own toothpaste might feel a bit hippie herbal witch at first, but your teeth will thank you. No foaming chemicals, no microplastics, no sweeteners that confuse your body. Just minerals, oils, and a minty fresh smile that says, “Yes, I made this myself.”
If you’re ready to dive into natural living, your mouth is the perfect place to start – after all, it’s the gateway to your entire body’s health.
Please note that this advise is for informational purposes only, seek out medical advice when needed.