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Coconut oil is antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antifungal! Studies have shown that coconut oil destroys the bacteria that can cause tooth decay. The other primary ingredient in this toothpaste is baking soda. Baking soda is a very mild abrasive which aids in cleaning and whitening teeth, and restoring pH balance. While there’s always more we want to learn and do, as I look around me right now, I’m so grateful that we took those first steps, especially considering what’s happened in the world over the past few years! In a study to test coconut oil’s biocidal properties against the bacteria responsible for tooth decay, the oil proved to be quite effective. Whether you’re looking for ways to save money or wanting to switch to natural products, coconut oil is an ingredient you want to have on hand for making homemade personal care products. It’s the main component in my homemade deodorant, face wash, hair mask, sugar scrubs and homemade body butter.
All commercial toothpaste contain harmful and toxic ingredients, such as; titanium dioxide, FD&C Blue Dye # 1 & 2, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sodium fluoride. These ingredients can also be found in toothpaste that is labeled “all natural”, particularly sodium fluoride. These chemicals are not only harmful to your delicate tooth enamel, they also affect your overall health! Glycerin is another ingredient to be cautious of as it can inhibit remineralization of teeth. It is often an ingredient in fluoride-free toothpaste as well. How Coconut Oil Toothpaste Works You can also try specifically-formulated tooth powders that include turmeric for tooth whitening. These products are also less likely to turn your toothbrush yellow, depending on how much turmeric they contain. This decision has not come easily, but there’s a season for everything, and more and more I’m feeling called to transition out of this season and into the next in both life and business. Spices. Powdered spices, such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger and mint, are a good way to add flavor and some gentle abrasive to homemade toothpaste. Be sure they are finely ground to avoid a gritty paste. There is some debate about whether or not it’s healthy to ingest xylitol internally. But since it has been shown to be helpful in preventing cavities and strengthening teeth, I include it. Xylitol also helps the toothpaste taste great, which is always nice. I use a non GMO, non corn xylitol.DIY remineralizing toothpaste recipes don’t usually include this ingredient, but I wanted to mention it anyway. In so many commercial toothpastes that is labeled “natural,” glycerin shows up on the ingredient list. Here are a few of the toxic ingredients you can find in commercially-produced toothpaste… Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate We can’t just talk about coconut oil toothpaste as a miracle cure. No matter how amazing it is, there are some disadvantages of coconut oil toothpaste you need to know.
Plus you’ll also get access to my step-by-step video lesson on planting garlic so you can set yourself up for success with your garlic crop this year. If you consume a lot of these, your teeth will likely turn yellowish in color. However, if you use coconut oil toothpaste, you could prevent teeth discoloration. 6. Coconut Oil Is Easy to Make The truth, now becoming increasingly evident, is that fluoridation and the proclaimed benefit of fluoride as a way of preventing dental decay is perhaps the greatest ‘scientific’ fraud ever perpetrated upon an unsuspecting public. Even worse, the relentless promotion of fluoride as a ‘dental benefit’ is responsible for the huge neglect in proper assessment of its toxicity, an issue that has become a major concern for many nations.” – Weston A. Price Foundation One of the lines in Anthony’s song is “Livin’ in the new world, with an old soul,” and that’s something I think so many of us in the homesteading community can relate to.
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Likely, you used calcium magnesium in a closed container, which apparently can cause a pressure reaction in certain situations. I recommend mixing by hand or in a container that is not airtight. Magic bullets seem to be the culprit in most cases. Q. Is this okay for sensitive teeth/fillings/veneers/children/etc? Related: How to Tell If Coconut Oil Is Bad: 4 Signs of Expired Coconut Oil Coconut oil and Baking Soda I’m all about practical gifts; Gifts that will truly make life easier and contribute to my and my family’s wellbeing. And our family includes our animals! Surfactants, such as sodium laureth sulphate (SLS) – a foaming agent that can cause canker sores and disturbs the function of your taste buds.
There are no guidelines as to what’s actually "natural," so read each tube carefully, says Dr. Stanley. Just because something says it’s "natural" doesn’t mean there are no man-made preservatives hidden on the ingredients list. And even if there are, that doesn't necessarily mean they're bad for you. Most big-brand toothpastes contain parabens, detergents, and sulfates, which act as preservatives and foaming agents—natural toothpastes typically don't. "'Natural toothpaste' is really just toothpaste that uses things like charcoal or coconut oil instead of more traditional ingredients," says Bobbi Stanley, DDS, a dentist and owner of Stanley Dentistry in Cary, North Carolina.Classified as a pesticide by the Environmental Protection Agency. Linked to thyroid imbalances, resistance to antibiotics and is a possible cancer-causing carcinogen. Artificial Colours & Synthetic Sweeteners Still, there are many people who are interested in toothpastes that don't contain fluoride, so if you do want to use something that's fluoride-free, Dr. Stanley recommends using it in the morning and using a product with fluoride in it at night to make sure you're not opening yourself up to cavities. In my online membership program, The Society of Self-Reliance, you’ll learn how to grow your own food, from seed to harvest, as well as how to preserve it so you can enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor all year long! Over the years we’ve managed to become completely self-sufficient with garlic. We now grow enough to eat all year (and then some!), plus we save our own seed garlic and usually have extra to sell or give away. And around here fresh, organic garlic ain’t cheap, so it’s a good cash crop for anyone who’s serious about selling it. Clove oil, for example, is often associated with oral health. It has antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties and can help to reduce toothache pain, protect teeth and gums from harmful bacteria and fight bad breath all at the same time.
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