Raise your hand if you’ve ever brushed your teeth and wondered, “Why does my mouth taste like an industrial cleaning product?”
With more people switching to natural health solutions, your mouth deserves to join the club too. Natural oral care isn’t just a crunchy hippie fad – it’s about protecting your teeth, gums, and entire body from unnecessary chemicals while supporting your enamel to re-mineralize and stay strong.
Why Go Natural?
Your mouth is the gateway to your body. Anything absorbed there (good or bad) travels straight into your bloodstream. Here’s why switching to natural oral care is a smart move:
• Supports re-mineralization, helping rebuild enamel weakened by acids and sugar.
• Reduces chemical exposure (no artificial sweeteners, foaming agents, or microplastics)
• Protects your oral microbiome – yes, there are good bacteria in your mouth too.
• Freshens breath naturally, without covering up problems.
• Often cheaper and eco-friendlier than commercial products.
Top Natural Oral Care Methods & Their Purposes
Oil Pulling
What: Swishing 1 tbsp of coconut oil in your mouth for 5-20 minutes.
Purpose: Reduces harmful bacteria, improves breath, may whiten teeth.
Bonus: Your jaw gets a mini workout. Just don’t swallow it or you’re basically drinking mouth germs.
Baking Soda Brushing
What: Brushing with baking soda alone or mixed with coconut oil
Purpose: Gently whitens teeth, neutralizes acids, and freshens breath
Caution: Use lightly a few times a week to avoid over-abrasion.
Herbal Mouth Rinses
What: Rinsing with herbal infusions like sage, clove, or mint tea
Purpose: Naturally antibacterial, soothes gums, and freshens breath.
Homemade Natural Toothpaste
Combining minerals and oils to clean, protect, and re-mineralize enamel.
Recipe Example:
Simple Re-mineralizing Toothpaste
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp calcium carbonate powder
• 1 tbsp bentonite clay (don’t use metal spoons)
• 10 drops peppermint essential oil
• (Optional) 1 tsp xylitol for sweetness and anti-cavity benefits
Instructions:
1. Mix dry ingredients in a glass bowl.
2. Add coconut oil and essential oil, stir until smooth.
3. Store in a glass jar, dip toothbrush lightly to use.
Salt Water Rinses
What: Dissolve ½ tsp salt in warm water and swish for 30 seconds
Purpose: Natural antiseptic, reduces inflammation and heals minor gum irritations.
Aloe Vera Gel Rub
What: Rub pure Aloe Vera gel onto gums
Purpose: Reduces gum inflammation, antibacterial, promotes healing
Tongue scraping
Tongue scraping is the practice of cleaning your tongue with a special tool called a tongue scraper.
This tool is usually a thin, U-shaped piece of stainless steel, copper, or plastic designed to gently remove the build up of bacteria, food debris, dead cells, and toxins from the surface of your tongue.
Leaving the mouth feeling cleaner and healthier.
Why Remineralization Matters
Your enamel is made of minerals. Acidic food, sugar, and harsh brushing strip these minerals away, causing sensitivity and cavities. Natural methods like calcium carbonate toothpaste, oil pulling, and eating mineral-rich foods (leafy greens, dairy, nuts) help your enamel absorb and restore lost minerals, keeping teeth strong and cavity-resistant.
Smile Like You Mean It: Natural oral care is a simple, cost-effective, and chemical-free way to keep your mouth healthy and your smile dazzling. Plus, you’ll have bragging rights at brunch: “Oh this toothpaste? I made it myself. Want to try?”
Quick Reminder Tips
• Always patch test essential oils before using
• Don’t overuse baking soda – moderation is key
• Spit coconut oil in the bin, not the sink (save your plumbing)
• Keep your natural toothpaste in a cool place to prevent melting.
Please remember that I’m not a Doctor and this advice is intended for informational purposes only.