It may seem ridiculous, especially in this day and age. How could a product that’s sold at drugstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, and even gas stations be so difficult to find? It turns out that if you want to get the toothpaste that won’t harm your bones and your general health, then you’re in for a true expedition.
You see, the toothpaste that’s commonly found on store shelves is loaded with toxic chemicals, including fluoride. If you read The Missing Link, which is part of the Save Our Bones Program, you already know how detrimental fluoride can be to your bones and to your overall health. In fact, studies have shown a direct correlation between fluoridation and an increase in bone fractures, particularly the dreaded hip fractures.
But I Don’t Eat Toothpaste!
Granted, we don’t eat toothpaste, but the oral mucosa can rapidly absorb toxins, and thus, the sodium fluoride, artificial sweeteners and other chemicals often added to just about all toothpaste brands can end up in the bloodstream.
And this is not hearsay. A study published in the Archives of Oral Biology measured the blood fluoride levels of rats before and after they were given an oral dose of sodium fluoride solution. The laboratory rats could not swallow the liquid due to an esophageal ligation. The author concludes that,
“A marked rise in the plasma fluoride level was noted with the maximum concentration reached within 30–60 minutes.”1
Make Your Own… and Save Your Smile
There are some toothpaste brands that don’t contain fluoride and other undesirable ingredients, but they’re not always easy to find. I like to stock up on my favorite brand, and when I run out, I make my own.
So here’s my recipe for a refreshing and good-tasting natural toothpaste.
Save Your Smile Toothpaste
Ingredients
2 tablespoons organic coconut oil. I recommend: Extra Virgin Certified Organic Coconut Oil – 54 fl oz
3 tablespoons baking soda .
1/2 small (individual) packet of stevia. I recommend: Truvia Natural Sweetener — 140 Packets
20-25 drops of peppermint oil – you can adjust this to taste. I recommend: Vitacost 100% Pure Peppermint Oil – 4 fl oz
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a bowl and store in a tightly sealed container.
To your health!
References
1 Gabler W.L., “Absorption of Fluoride Through the Oral Mucosa of Rats.” Archives of Oral Biology. Volume 13, Issue 6. Pages 619-623. June 1968.
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February 15, 2012
Save our MINDS! I look around and see brazenly dumbed down boy-men. I noticed last month, an adolescent reading a book, apparently awaiting his mom in the gym lobby. I thought something looked odd. It took a few seconds to hit me: I NEVER see adolescents and now not even adults reading books. Waiting with a book has been eradicated by texting 20 character messages back and forth. George Orwell himself would be astounded at the complete shrinkage of human discourse to ideas written with 20 characters!
January 23, 2012
I just found your website. Thank you so much for your articles. I was wondering what you think of Burt’s bees fluoride free toothpaste for kids, Thieves dentarome ultra and natures gate fluoride free toothpaste? Thank you
January 22, 2012
I wanted to say that I had read about how many women are using the weighted vest to help strengthen bones and when my Husband asked me what I wanted for the Holidays I said I would love a weight vest for weight walking .
He got me a great vest by NYKNYC I love it .
I wear it almost every day to increase my strength especially my back which seems a bit weak but this vest really is helping me so I wanted to thank the women who advised using a vest – I highly recommend it for stronger bones as well as muscles.
January 18, 2012
My current dentist says brushing with baking soda can be fine, but he can’t in good conscience recommend it because it seems some people’s tooth enamel is very sensitive and weakens with exposure to baking soda (leading to sensitivity and possibly even a breakdown of enamel over time). BE VERY VERY CAREFUL AND CHECK WITH YOUR DENTIST. My daugher is hygenist and she says NEVER EVER use Baking Soda!
February 19, 2012
I’ve heard that baking soda is too abrasive, which is why I used it sparingly. I usually use hydrogen peroxide which is supposed to be good, it’s also green.
January 16, 2012
Dear Vivian
Happy New Year and all the very best to you.
Thank you very much for all your advice. much appreciated.
January 12, 2012
The baking soda as a “toothpaste” is not new to the third world. As a child in Jamaica, we used it sometimes, but without any other additive. We also used a natural fibre called “chew stick”, which made one’s teeth not only clean but feeling like silk. BTW, chewing sugar cane,is also another way of making the teeth feel silky smooth, while ingesting the delicious juice.
January 12, 2012
whats about dabur toothpast[fluoride free]
January 11, 2012
Plan to pick up the ingrs for the toothpaste today!
Question: What’s your opinion on the ? bone building mineral Strontium?
Look forward to your reply,
Elizabeth
January 11, 2012
Hi Elizabeth – I don’t recommend taking strontium as a supplement. For more info, please read this blog post: Strontium Demystified
January 11, 2012
Thanks Vivian for the recipe for making toothpaste at home, especially for sensitive teeth. I have been using Kiss My Face Sensitive tooth paste for almost a year now. It works pretty well. I will try making my own since the Kiss My Face brand is expensive and hard to find. Thank you again for helping us keep our bones.
Carolyn
January 10, 2012
Can you run your article on fingernails and how they are like the windows to our bone health.
January 11, 2012
Here’s a link to the article, Shari: How to Test Your Bone Health at Home
January 10, 2012
Would dipping your brush in baking soda and brushing with that be ok. My Mom taught me this many years ago.
January 10, 2012
I have a question. I always thought Flouride was good for warding off cavities. The “media” always emphasized this for children. I remember in school taking “flouride (red) tablets to see where I needed to brush better. Thanks for the enlightenment.
I use just baking soda now and got use to it, hoping this is good enough.
I follow Dr. Goldschmidts’ advice.
Thank you for being here.
Barbara
January 12, 2012
The red tablets were not fluoride tablets but a red dye. The fluoride was usually added to city water, and vitamins, and then applied topically to the teeth in a vile tasting gel.
January 11, 2012
As long as you can tolerate the flavor and the texture, plain baking soda works just fine, Linda.
January 10, 2012
Thank you for this suggestion, Vivian. Unfortunately I have to use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth as my teeth have hairline cracks. Have you any suggestions for this? On another subject, I like your vinegar and water surface-cleaning fluid; it works very well. Thank you.
January 11, 2012
Hi Cathy – Please see my reply to Leslie, below.
January 10, 2012
Tank you for the info on toothpaste. I have a special request. Do you have
any information on PROLIA. I have osteoporosis. and the DR. found a fracture
in my rib. She wants a bone scan done, and for me to go on this Prolia
injections. It is very new and I do not want to do this. Please let me know!!!
This is urgent!
Thank you very much.
January 11, 2012
Hi Dorothy – Here’s a link to my review of Prolia: http://saveourbones.com/prolia-denosumab-review/
January 9, 2012
I have been brushing my teeth with plain organic coconut oil for a year noq and love the way my teeth feel. Sometimes I add baking soda to it, but not for everyday use. The dentist told me to not use the BS everyday, because of the abrasion. I have very little tarter build up. I also use plain organic coconut oil to brush my three dogs teeth. They think it’s a yummy treat.
January 9, 2012
Does adding lemon to water compromise the enamel on our teeth over time? Thanks for any information regarding this.
January 9, 2012
Trader Joe’s has a great toothpaste…All Natural * No Fluoride Antiplaque Toothpaste with Fennel, Propolis & Myrrh, large tube and very inexpensive. I have used for years and it has saved my teeth.
January 9, 2012
I use 1 part coconut oil to 2 part baking soda for my deoderant, nice to know I can brush my teeth with it too
January 9, 2012
Vivian, I would love to make the toothpaste,but I just cannot get stevia here in Ireland. I tried in the health food store a few months ago and the lady there told me it is not allowed into Ireland. So is there something else I can use.
January 12, 2012
I wonder if d-mannose would be a good sweetener to use instead of stevia?
January 9, 2012
i use Xylitol. It won’t turn acidic and eat into your teeth, it has a natural sweet taste and you should be able to find it in your country. Or (and here’s a back door way to get stevia) order through Ebay. Unless somebody else opens your mail, no one will know what you got in the mail.
January 10, 2012
I have been making my own toothpaste for at least a year, same ratio of baking soda and organic coconut oil, but I put only 10 drops of organic peppermint essential oil in it, and no sweetener at all. You could drop the Stevia with no concerns!
January 9, 2012
I have tried Tom’s as you suggested a while back. Had a hard time finding and now it is everwhere but stopped using it sometime back not sure why just did. I have used arm & Hammer complete care and the whitening booster in arm & hammer. also whitening booster in arm and hammer and sensodyne pronamel and see it has fluoride. So go figure on the issues. your home remedy and the one with water and baking soda and hydrogen peroxide sound good. I have used the baking soda and hydrogen before. I do notice that my teeth have changed and it had caused me concern and maybe a lot to do with calcium but some say it old age but i do not believe that as much as i believe it is how you take care of you body. So still searching. Thank you.
January 9, 2012
I have been using the above recipe for quite some time. I found it on the internet somehow as I love coconut oil and it is so healthy for you. This is a delightful toothpaste and I use it every day and the ingredients are so good for you especially the coconut oil which I use for cooking etc.
Thanks Vivian.
January 9, 2012
Hi! Vivian,
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS ARTICLE ON MAKING YOUR OWN TOOTHPASTE AT HOME!
CAN YOU MAKE A TOOTHPASTE AT HOME FOR SENSITIVE TEETH ALSO? I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE RECIPE FOR IT, IF YOU CAN!
LOVE, LESLIE (MS. L.)
January 10, 2012
Hi Leslie – For sensitive teeth, reduce the baking soda from 3 tbs to 2 tbs and use only 7-8 drops of peppermint oil. And add 7-8 drops of clove oil (essential oil) – clove oil is a mild anesthetic that helps reduce tooth sensitivity.
January 9, 2012
I have used High a Flouride toothpaste to prevent sensitivity to the exposed root that results from gum recession. Last time I went to the hygenist my teeth were very sensitive because I wasn’t leaving the toothpaste on my teeth for a half hour after brushing. We talked about the dangers of flouride and (of course,) she said that you’re not eating large amounts of it. She said that the tests that showed dangerous side effects were done by ingesting large quantities of flouride.
I would prefer not to use flouride but can’t find anything that would harden the root and teeth surfaces.
Vivian, can you help me with this?
January 9, 2012
For gum recession I would recommend a Himalayan salt rinse.
About a teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of water. Swish it around for a few minutes.
There is a site with more info and I will find it….and repost
Also to the post on Tom’s toothpaste. There have been some concerns and I personally would not use it.
January 10, 2012
Thanks for the Himalayan salt rinse for gum recession. Will give it a try. Will look forward to any further suggestions.
Joan
January 10, 2012
Hi Joan,
You are welcome.:)
I would also recommend a google search for Ramiel Nagel. Lots of good info on teeth.
January 9, 2012
I believe Tom’s of Maine has been bought out by Colgate. If not by them it’s by one of the other big companies. Mike Adams Health Ranger of Natural News had a list of all the big companies who have bought out the smaller health conscious companies. He also had a long list of companies who claim to be organic but or not.
January 9, 2012
For toothpaste, I use 3 ounces of water to which I add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. I mix all and brush dipping my tooth brush often in the liquid.
To buy a good toothpaste, I use Dr. Mercola’s to help also with whitening.
January 9, 2012
That’s a good recipe AS LONG AS YOU DON’T HAVE ANY AMALGAM
FILLINGS, per my dentist. He recommends hydrogen peroxide, but only if you don’t have amalgams because they contain mercury and the peroxide releases mercury from the fillings.
January 9, 2012
I, too, am interested as to what toothpastes you recommend. As someone else asked, is Tom’s safe? I believe I read what you recommended before but can’t find it now.
January 11, 2012
Hi Jo (and Janet) – I recommend a couple of safe and effective toothpaste brands in this article: Stop Brushing Your Teeth… Until You Read This
January 9, 2012
So, what IS a brand of toothpaste that is safe to use, and where can it be purchased? Is “Tom’s” a safe one? Thank you.
January 9, 2012
thanks a lot for your information iam much grateful
January 9, 2012
Adding a drop or two of Tea Tree Oil would benefit your mouth and gums tremendously. I have been using toothpaste with Tea Tree Oil for many years now and have not had any plaque build up or gingivitis.
January 10, 2012
What is the name of the toothpaste with tee tree oil?
January 10, 2012
I have been using Tea Tree Toothpaste for about a year now and find it very good. I live in Australia and purchase from Discount Pharmacy the name of the toothpaste is Thursday Plantation. I also think I shall give the Coconut Oil a try as well.
January 10, 2012
I have been using toothpaste from Melaleuca for the past 3 years.Some of the ingredients are: Melaleuca Oil,xylitol, and myrrh oil. It works great! It fights tartar, removes plaque, whitens teeth and freshens breath.I also have sensitive teeth.
January 9, 2012
Perhaps a drop of some kind of essential oil would work and add to the benefits? Something other than peppermint which don’t like, personally.
January 9, 2012
Maybe try spearmint essential oil, or you could try clove, and if you want to get really fancy try rose. All are very healing and the tiny drop of rose is a nice touch.
January 9, 2012
The long term use of fluoride on a young brain is awful . Did you ever read the warning on the tube , about what to do if your child under 6 years old swallows tooth past that falls off the tooth brush into their mouths , it is a visit to the emergency room at the hospital , to keep them from dying ! So what about an adult All the extra tooth paste that the manufactures show kids how to use tooth brush , there is no way that some toothpaste falls off into their mouths and is swallowed , what happens to their brains and bones from the fluoride to say nothing about the proylene glycol that is in there . this stuff does a job on the liver and kidneys , especially on a young body . but this furnishes a constant supply of customers and tons of cash to the dialysis centers . AMA doing their job as always !
January 9, 2012
This is interesting. However Truvia contain sugar alcohols which I can not take. I might try this recipe without a sweetner.
January 9, 2012
hello,you give a recipe for making your own toothpaste including baking powder.Doesn’t baking powder contain aluminium? Regards Peggy
January 9, 2012
Some does, but you can find aluminum free on most grocery store shelves
January 9, 2012
It calls for baking soda, not powder. You can, in fact though, buy the baking powder now without aluminum.
January 9, 2012
Dear Vivian,
I was using fluoride toothpest available in the market. But I was using the Neem (Herbal Plant) Toothpaste since long. Now I am using the Ayurvedic toothpaste made in India.
Its a better idea to have toothpaste made in home itself.
Thanks for your information.
Dhruba
January 9, 2012
Why not simply use baking soda alone?
It works just fine … have done it in a pinch and recall my mother saying it was ‘the’ toothpaste when she was a girl in the depression.
J
January 9, 2012
You can, just doesn’t taste very good, that’s all
January 9, 2012
I have read a lot recently about how good fermented foods are for you and how they provide vitamin K. However apparently they are acidic and so are their juices which it is recommended to drink. This might be good for supporting healthy gut flora but is the ‘ash’ of these food alkaline and if not what is your opinion of them.
Thanks for your advice
Mary