🦷 Homemade Toothpaste for Cavity Support

🦷 Homemade Toothpaste for Cavity Support

 Ingredients & Measurements  

  • Coconut oil

    • Measurement: 3 tablespoons
    • Purpose: Antibacterial; acts as the base that binds the paste

  • Baking soda

    • Measurement: 1 tablespoon
    • Purpose: Gentle cleanser; neutralizes acids

  • Calcium carbonate powder

    • Measurement: 2 tablespoons
    • Purpose: Helps remineralize and strengthen enamel

  • Xylitol powder

    • Measurement: 1 teaspoon
    • Purpose: Reduces cavity-causing bacteria; natural sweetener

  • Bentonite clay (optional)

    • Measurement: 1 teaspoon
    • Purpose: Adds trace minerals; gently polishes teeth

  • Peppermint essential oil (optional)

    • Measurement: 5–8 drops
    • Purpose: Adds fresh flavor; mild antibacterial benefits

You can halve or double the recipe depending on how much you want to make.

🧪 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

  1. Warm the coconut oil slightly until soft (not melted, just pliable).
  2. In a clean bowl, add:
    • calcium carbonate
    • baking soda
    • xylitol
    • bentonite clay (if using)
  3. Mix dry ingredients well.
  4. Add the softened coconut oil and stir until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Add peppermint oil drop by drop and mix again.
  6. Scoop the paste into a small airtight container or jar.

Tip: If the texture is too thick, add a little more coconut oil.
 If too runny, add more calcium carbonate

🌿 Benefits of Each Ingredient

Coconut Oil

  • Naturally antibacterial (helps reduce Streptococcus mutans, a cavity-causing bacterium)
  • Soothes gums
  • Creates a smooth, creamy consistency

Baking Soda

  • Gently abrasive to remove plaque
  • Raises mouth pH to reduce enamel erosion
  • Helps whiten teeth naturally

Calcium Carbonate

  • A primary component of tooth enamel
  • Supports remineralization
  • Polishes without harsh abrasion

Xylitol

  • Inhibits cavity-causing bacteria
  • Helps maintain healthy saliva flow
  • Adds mild sweetness

Bentonite Clay (optional)

  • Rich in minerals (silica, magnesium)
  • Detoxifies and absorbs toxins
  • Gentle polishing agent

Peppermint Essential Oil

  • Freshens breath
  • Mild antimicrobial properties
  • Improves taste

🪥 Usage Tips

  • Use a pea-sized amount on your toothbrush.
  • Brush 2–3 minutes, twice daily.
  • Spit, do not swallow.
  • If the paste becomes too hard in cold weather, warm the jar between your hands.
  • For sensitive teeth, reduce baking soda slightly.

 Shelf Life & Storage

Room Temperature:

  • Lasts 2–3 months in an airtight container
  • Store away from direct heat or sunlight

Refrigerator:

  • Extends life to 4–6 months
  • Paste will firm up but softens quickly once scooped out

Signs to discard:

  • Change in smell
  • Visible mold (rare due to coconut oil’s antimicrobial properties)
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