Tariq Drabu, a leading
dentist and specialist oral surgeon in the United Kingdom, advises that it is
more common these days for families to make their own home-made natural
toothpaste, so they can choose natural, safe and organic ingredients to reduce
the risk of putting dangerous chemicals in their bodies.
While home-made natural
toothpaste can prove effective in cleaning the teeth, it does not protect the
enamel. Fluoride is what is needed to protect the hard outer enamel of the
tooth to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
You can make your own
natural toothpaste at home using three simple ingredients; coconut oil,
essential oils and baking soda.
The ingredients
Coconut oil has become a
leading natural and safe ingredient used in a host of different applications.
Coconut oil is brimming with health benefits. It is a natural anti-bacterial
and antii-inflammatory which could be useful to fight gum disease.
Baking soda helps to
neutralise the bacteria in the mouth, which is also highly effective to fight
gum disease now and in the future. Further baking soda has proven to be a great
tooth whitening solution, helping to reduce stains on the teeth and keep them
sparkling and clean.
Essential oils are great
to fight bacteria. The essential oils have anti-bacterial properties, but are
also very effective in fighting bad breath. If you already have gingivitis,
then you may find that using this home made toothpaste will help you reduce the
symptoms and fight the disease.
The process
Melt the oil into liquid
state. If you haven't used coconut oil before, then you may not know that the
oil changes based on temperature. When it cools it becomes hard, but once
warmed it turns into an easy to use liquid. Fill half a container with the
melted coconut oil.
The next step is to fill
the remaining half of the container with baking soda. The baking soda will mix
into the oil, when you start the mixing process.
You will want to put in
two to three drops of tea tree essential oils and two to three drops of thieves
essential oils. With everything in the container, seal the lid and shake the
contents well.
It is advisable to keep
the toothpaste at room temperature, so it is easy to use when it's time to
brush your teeth.
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