DIY Toothpaste 🪥🦷
4Tbsp Bentonite Clay (food grade)
2Tbsp filtered/distilled water
1Tbsp cocnut oil
Pinch of salt
Peppermint essential oil to taste
Mix the bentonite and water together then add everything else. Depending on consistency add more clay if loose, water if too thick.
Bought some bentonite clay the other day, but not food grade.
What’s your fav brand?
I have some from Aspen Naturals on Amazon. Unfortunately they don’t make it anymore though. Technically you’re not ingesting it so they’re probably interchangeable in that sense, but I’m not 100% sure.
Been making toothpaste for a long time. I'll have to try this recipe out! Making stuff like toothpaste is always higher quality and cheaper than anything you can buy.
I listen to a lot of podcasts, and came across one where the doc being interviewed (topic was carnivore diet I believe) recommended brushing your teeth with raw honey. Being the sceptic that I am, and hating most industrial products, I started to research this crazy concept of brushing with honey. Though I couldn't find much, what I did find was one study that had people rinse with honey.
The concept is that there are a lot of natural antibiotics in raw, unpasteurized honey, and that can help with oral bacteria that leads to cavities. According to the study, in order for tooth enamel to breakdown, the pH of the surface of the teeth needs to drop below 5.5 and remain there for long enough to cause damage. This happens with many forms of grains and sugars, but honey only drops the pH down to 5.0, and it rebounds quicker than other sugars, therefore not causing tooth decay and providing antimicrobial effect.
I've been brushing my teeth now for over 3 months with nothing but honey. I switched from an electric toothbrush to a standard "Reach" brand toothbrush as well, so not a controlled experiment. But, overall I feel my mouth is much cleaner, with less plaque then I can remember between cleanings...now just waiting for my next cleaning and X-rays for data.
