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Unlike the Kingfisher toothpaste reviewed above, this product doesn’t contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is an added bonus if you are sensitive to this ingredient. Toothpaste, Calcium, Cocoa, Peppermint, Activated Charcoal, Vegan, Chemical Free, Fluoride Free, Organic, SLS Free
Add the coconut oil (if it is solid, liquefy it first by setting the container in a bowl of hot water for 10–15 minutes, coconut oil melts at 76 F) and stir until completely combined. Hi Shannon, Xylitol fights the cavity causing germ, so does Coconut Oil. I read a scientific study where the cavity germ couldn’t survive after 30 minutes of exposure to coconut oil. A different study tested sinus germs against Manuka honey and nothing that caused sinus infections could survive being exposed to Manuka honey. My Xylitol is KAL brand. It is poisonous to dogs, so if you have a furry friend, keep the xylitol out of reach. Reply Use cloves or cotton wool to apply clove oil to the ulcer, which can help with temporary pain relief
I made the recipe with peppermint essential oil. I store the paste in a zip loc baggie in my bathroom, with a small notch cut in the corner to squeeze the paste out like traditional toothpaste tubes. Clove is excellent for oral health. You could sub melaluca and mrryh essential for medicinal properties and peppermint for taste. Or a protective blend.
I can’t imagine such a tiny amount of oil would cause a problem. It’s been swished around in the mouth and diluted with saliva — I wouldn’t worry about it. ReplyTooth decay is declining all over the developed world, and according to the WHO, it has little to do with fluoride consumption. Natural toothpastes made specifically for children can be a great alternative and are often fluoride-free as well as free from SLS, colourants, and other artificial ingredients.