Darlene's Homemade toothpaste ( Moms of Main) lol.

[George]

I have done a little research on the 'net on the effects of baking soda on the teeth. Let me share with you a little thing I found on a number of sites. Well not this exact thing but very similar on a lot of them.

As a cleaning agent, baking soda is less abrasive than virtually any other cleaning agent used in toothpastes. Less abrasion means less tooth wear, which helps keep your teeth healthier, longer.

Someone mentioned silica. Apparently the amount of baking soda in the toothpaste has a lot to do with this. On the commercial market the Arm and Hammer toothpaste with baking soda is the best because of it's levels of baking soda and lack of silica. A lot of the other toothpastes which advertise baking soda content do not have as much as Arm and Hammer and therefore increase the amount of silica. Of course in home made toothpaste there would be no silica. From what I can see this home made toothpaste with baking soda is probably the best thing you can use on your teeth.

Another interesting thing I found numerous times concerns teeth whitening. There are a vast number of such products on the market today. It is very easy to make the most effective one you can find at home.

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking soda and two to three teaspoons of hydrogen peroxide. the amount of peroxide is not exact but needs to be mixed in to make a paste similar to toothpaste. Brush your teeth using this and let it stay on for at least two minutes. then rinse thoroughly and brush with regular toothpaste.

One caution is to not swallow this stuff. The small amount of peroxide will not harm you if you do swallow it but it does not taste too good.

According to what I have read this works better for whitening teeth than anything on the market and costs far less.

Yours in Christ,
George

[Brother Randy]

George thank you for doing the reseach on this and letting us know about it.

Bro Randy

[Sister Penny]

Brother George, thank you for your post..I mentioned the silica as it is used as an abrasive in many products..including facial scrubs..(for women mostly)

Having ultrasensitive teeth, my dentist said do NOT use the whitening toothpastes nor the whitening products out there..I used to use bleaching trays with this goey gel to whiten up my teeth..oh it worked, but left me with teeth that would just ache...that all stopped..

I guess what it all boils down to...you can make your own products, as I do here for many things we use..if you purchase them in the stores, be sure to read the labels...be careful..be conscientious of what you are putting into the septic tank or city water system...

I am not an environmentalist..but I do feel we need to be responsible for what we provide to our families..

God bless
Penny

[Rejoiceevermore]

It's been very interesting following the thread. A lot of good info. I did a lot of research on Baking Soda and found out that it is an amazing, natural product and not harmful at all.
My grandfather is been taking Baking Soda a teaspoon full a day for years for his stomach and also their family used it for brushing teeth. I read that glycerin attracts bacteria if you live it out, like glycerin soap. Not if you keep it in the sterilized bottle and always close it with a lid/cap after each use. I know a man who never used a toothpaste but instead he used organic sea salt to brush his teeth with. He was in his late 50s early 60's last time I saw him. He has beautiful, white teeth with no cavities. He has a degree in Natural Medicine and told me that salt kills bacteria and it has calcium carbonate (natural, organic sea salt) that keeps your teeth strong. He also used pine needles to make a mouth wash he would collect them early spring when they are just light green and soft and make it like a tea to rinse his mouth. I found it to be very interesting and effective too. I never buy store brand toothpaste because it containes lauryl sulfate and dangerious ingredients and also bunch of other chemicals that are posonous for our bodies. Making homemade toothpaste is the way to go.
Here is the recipe that I like: 3.5 oz. calcium carbonate (from a pharmacy), 1.5 oz baking soda, 1 tsp. salt, about 7TBSP food grade glycerin, few drops of peppermint or tea tree oil (kills bacteria) - mix dry ingredients then add glycerin and oil mix to a toothpaste consistency. Place in to a jar with a tight lid keep it in a cool place. That's all for today. ;D
May the Lord help us to do everything for His glory.

Amy

[benshelpmeet]

Dear Precious Amie,

So good to see you on. I love your toothpaste recipe. I'm going to try it.

Amie's all natural tooth paste

3.5 oz. calcium carbonate (from a pharmacy),

1.5 oz baking soda,

1 tsp. salt,

about 7 TBSP food grade glycerin,

few drops of peppermint or tea tree oil (kills bacteria) -

Mix dry ingredients then add glycerin and oil mix to a toothpaste consistency. Place in to a jar with a tight lid keep it in a cool place.


Also, I have heard to put salt with baking soda but I never knew why. Now I know. I knew you could gargle with salt water for mouth ulcers and it was healing. Thank you for the recipe and all the good information.

Please come back soon and often dear sister.

Love your sister and friend, ~ Darlene ~

[wife]

for the liquid to make the paste, consider using a "tea" such as alfalfa which has natural fluorides, and is good for building strong teeth. I am not recommending the use of fluoride , just a natural alternative. Often when I make herbal remedies, I use teas in place of the liquids.