Remineralizing Toothpaste Recipe
Make a remineralizing toothpaste to freshen bad breath and strengthen teeth with enamel healthy ingredients.
Servings: 4 ounces
Equipment
- 4-ounce glass jar
Ingredients
- 2 and ½ TBSP calcium phosphate
- ½ TBSP diatomaceous earth
- 1 TBSP baking soda
- 2 TBSP coconut oil
- 1 and ½ TBSP xylitol powder (optional)
- 10-15 drops essential oils (peppermint, spearmint, etc. optional)
- 15 drops Balanced Mouth Blend (optional, instead of essential oils)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the calcium, diatomaceous earth, baking soda, and xylitol.
- Add the coconut oil a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- Add essential oils or Balanced Mouth Blend if using.
- Store in small glass jar.
- Use a clean popsicle stick or spoon to scoop some out and onto a toothbrush. Do not dip the toothbrush into the jar as this introduces bacteria and cause it to spoil faster.
- Storage and Shelf Life: Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight for up to 2 years. Replace it if it starts to smell off or look discolored.
Notes
- The amount of coconut oil can vary you need to form a paste consistency can vary from 1 and 1/2 TBSP to 2 and 1/2 TBSP coconut oil. You can also replace half of the solid coconut oil with fractionated or MCT oil if your house is cold. This keeps it from getting too hard!
- If you don’t have a 1/2 Tablespoon measuring spoon, it’s the same as 1 and 1/2 teaspoons.