Comments on: More Homemade Toothpaste

By: Eva

Eva — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:22:14 +0000

Adding glycerin might help cut out bad breath. Here’s a snipet from Wikipedia on Glycerol (glycerin):

It can be used orally to eliminate halitosis, as it is a contact bacterial desiccant.[Needs footnote.] The same property makes it very helpful with periodontal disease; it penetrates biofilm quickly and eliminates bacterial colonies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycerol

By: misty

misty — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:21:15 +0000

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By: healthyhomemaker

healthyhomemaker — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:34:01 +0000

How about tea tree oil, instead of hydrogen peroxide for “germ killing”. I dilute some in a spray bottle of water and spray it on my toothbrush, before and after I brush.

Seems to help with bad breath and keep down tarter, too.

While I am at it, I spray down the sink and counter and swipe it clean with a cloth.

I noticed several expensive electric toothbrush systmes recommended adding tea tree oil to the water used in the machines. That is how I got the idea.

By: TheOrganicSister

TheOrganicSister — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:45:42 +0000

@PipeDreams, tea tree oil would probably be a good alternative. I wish I wasn’t allergic to it.

By: PipeDreams

PipeDreams — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:42:18 +0000

If you are using Hydrogen Peroxide for “germ killing” I highly recommend opting out for essential tea tree oil. It has been used for probably hundreds of years for its natural antiseptic, disinfecting properties. Just a few drops will do it, would probably taste best with citrus blends such as sweet orange and lemon oils, but I don’t see why you can’t use it with any other essential oils based on your preference.

By: Blah Blah Black Sheep

Blah Blah Black Sheep — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:01:25 +0000

The big deal with hydrogen peroxide for dental care is that it can react with the calcium (and calcum/tartar) in your mouth and cause black staining. Some folks who have used hydrogen peroxide for a long time as mouth wash (like years and years) develop black tongue. Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent antibacterial, it’s just this curious side-effect can be annoying. But using it in small amounts as you are is probably not a problem. I’ve heard glycerin also has anti-bacterial properlties, and can be used with baking soda to make more of a tooth paste. Brushing with vinegar once or twice a week supposedly reduces calcum/tartar deposits. Personally, I bath and brush with baking soda, diluted with water. I just put some in my mouth and brush, and it works fine. I’ve tried hydrogen peroxide as mouthwash, and it was just too harsh. I have yet to try the glycerin and vinegar. I like how fresh my mouth feels after using diluted baking soda, but it doesn’t last as long as I’d like. Some folks say once you clean your mouth of bad bacteria and food particles, you need to “plant the field” so to speak with good bacteria, so they rinse with dilute probiotic, like acidophilus, or eat a spoonful of yogurt. Another person I talked to says he eats 2 acidopholis pills, literally chewing them so the bacteria get into his mouth and gums. It works fine for him, but I get bad reactions from probiotics, so I’ve skipped that idea.

By: Leslie- La Mama Naturale'

Leslie- La Mama Naturale' — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:04:37 +0000

Very cool! I have yet to try out homemade toothpaste but have it on my to do list. Thanks for sharing yours.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:58:01 +0000

Tara
You were interested in a soap without lye or something weren’t you? I may have made this up. Anyway, look up ’soapwort’ – it’s a plant with pretty pink flowers. You use the root for soap. Also, ’soapnuts’ which comes from a tree I think. Again, this is a ‘tree’ that could be planted in your back garden or front garden. I don’t know….anyway, look it up.

By: TheOrganicSister

TheOrganicSister — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:23:00 +0000

Hillary, that’s what I thought, too. My aunt is a hygenist and my uncle a dentist and they said they prescribe it long term for their pateints. Of course, they’re also big fans of flouride (I’m really not) so maybe I should take it all with a grain of salt…or is it grain of sand? :/

By: Hillary

Hillary — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:40:18 +0000

We just started using toothsoap. (I bought it online.) I do agree about the bad breath. For the time being I am giving ppl lots of “face space” hoping it will get better.

I was under the impression it was better to use baking soda once a week b/c it can be harsh for daily use. It takes off enamel…..or so I was told.