You can cure tooth decay with this DIY remineralizing toothpaste. It takes some commitment and a lifestyle change, but it’s doable with these steps.
Cure Tooth Decay
You really can cure tooth decay at home, according to Ramiel Nagel, author of Cure Tooth Decay. It takes some commitment and a lifestyle change, but it’s doable. It begins with a diet that is free of sugar and refined carbohydrates, the kind that raises your blood glucose levels like candy and juice. High blood glucose levels mean problems for bones and teeth. Keeping your blood sugar in balance is a key prescription for better health, including better dental health.
A traditional diet that is rich in organic fruits and vegetables, bone broth, fermented foods, grass-fed meat, and raw milk contains the vitamins and minerals necessary for bone health, according to Weston Price, a dentist who studied traditional diets and their effect on dental health. Especially dietary vitamin d, which can be found in cod liver oil.
Dr. Price found that people eating traditional diets not only had improved dental health, and reduced dental caries, but their bone structure was also different and their teeth were stronger. But for those of us who didn’t grow up on a traditional diet, this remineralizing tooth powder can help bridge the gap, while we get our diets in order. It’s especially useful against early tooth decay.
Living without a dentist
The book, Cure Tooth Decay by Ramiel Nagel, outlines a diet that will remineralize your teeth and stop new cavities from forming. It is based on research by Weston Price using bone broth, fermented grains, and raw milk products to stop the bad stuff from harming your teeth and encourage the good stuff to rebuild them.
The key takeaway from the book is that to cure tooth decay and remineralize your teeth, your teeth need to have direct contact with the building blocks that teeth are made of – calcium, phosphorous, and some trace minerals. Your teeth also need less contact with the things in the oral environment that inhibit the rebuilding process. Oil pulling can help reduce dry mouth and gingivitis, while improving the oral environment.
The good things that help rebuild your teeth are also the things that help rebuild your immune system and help you conquer chronic diseases like cancer. There is a critical connection between the state of your teeth and the state of your health.
The bad stuff:
The oral environment that prevents cavities from healing and destroys dental enamel
- Uncontrolled blood sugar spikes
- Sugary foods and drink
- Commercial toothpaste – the glycerin and fluoride inhibit the remineralization of tooth enamel
- Artificial sweeteners – increase blood sugar, acidify the mouth
- Fluoridated water – binds to tooth enamel making it weak and preventing mineralization with calcium and phosphorous.
- Unfermented grains – inhibit the absorption of minerals due to anti-nutrients
- Bacteria that form biofilms in the mouth preventing the remineralization of tooth enamel and destroying tooth enamel
- Acidic oral environment – eats away at tooth enamel causing cavities
- Dental drilling destroys tooth enamel and prevents the remineralization of teeth.
- Glycerine, found in commercial toothpaste coats teeth and prevents the remineralization of tooth enamel
The good stuff:
An oral environment that strengthens and builds tooth health
- Is rich in calcium — calcium and phosphorous are the building blocks that your teeth need to rebuild. You have to supply them.
- Maintains neutral pH, not overly acidic. The toothpowder is alkaline and should act as a pH buffer — so brush at least twice a day.
- Is free of bad-bacterial biofilms – has a predominance of good bacteria in the microbiome – lactic acid bacteria is one of the good guys that helps keep the bad guys in check. You’ll need to brush your tongue when you brush your teeth, and floss at least once a day to get rid of the biofilms. Bacterial biofilms, or plaque, will prevent the minerals from adhering to your teeth.
- Is without dental treatments that destroy tooth enamel and oral integrity such as dental fillings and root canals. Once the dentist has drilled your teeth and removed the enamel, that tooth is compromised. Root canals remove the nerve and blood supply from a tooth which allows bacteria to proliferate in the dead tissue. Ideally, avoid both if you can, by catching potential problems before they require emergency management.
- Even if you are like me, with mercury fillings and a root canal, this remineralizing tooth powder recipe will still help, but if you can avoid the invasive dental treatments you’ll repair your teeth more easily. But don’t take my word for it. Do your own research.
- Diet high in fruits and vegetables and calcium-rich bone broths, low in sugar, processed foods, and fermented grains will both rebuild tooth enamel and rebuild your overall health and wellness. There is a connection between the health of your teeth and the overall health of your body.
How to cure tooth decay
According to Cure Tooth Decay, you can cure tooth decay. Healing your cavities involves not just tooth brushing and oral hygiene but also a change in lifestyle and diet. You can’t just change from commercial toothpaste and keep eating crap and expect to rebuild your tooth enamel and heal your cavities.
Your body deserves better.
My personal experience
My daughter was heading overseas for 2 years to serve as a full-time writer with a Christian Aid Organization. Before she left for her trip we tried to get her in to see the dentist. She had a shadow on one of her teeth that we thought might be a cavity. But we don’t have a dental plan. The three dentists in our area aren’t taking new patients, and they couldn’t fit her in anytime in the next six months. So instead Sarah kept an eye on her diet and started using this remineralizing tooth powder.
Today Sarah’s cavities are completely gone. She cut out quite a bit of the sugary treats she was eating and I made her this remineralizing tooth powder to brush her teeth with twice a day. She brushes her teeth and then holds the mixture at the back of her mouth for a minute, while she combs her hair, and then spits it out and rinses with plain water. She’s had very yellow teeth since she was young, attributed to the fluoridation treatments that our dentist gave her. She brushed and brushed and her teeth have remained yellow.
However, after two months of using this remineralizing tooth powder, her teeth are regaining their whiteness.
And finally, her gums have bled after flossing for over a decade. She said to me this morning, “My gums are no longer bleeding. It’s the first time in my life that my gums aren’t bleeding when I brush my teeth and floss.” It makes me feel happy to improve my baby’s oral health with such a simple step as making my own remineralizing tooth powder.
But even better, I’ve had a toothache since I had the “flu” last Spring. I’ve had a biofilm in my mouth that I couldn’t seem to shake. The pain was in a tooth that I had an unnecessary, botched root canal over 20 years ago. It was so severe that I couldn’t chew anything on that side of my mouth. Since the dentists in town aren’t taking any new patients I hadn’t been able to have it looked at. It was a blessing in disguise.
I started using the same remineralizing tooth powder that I made for Sarah and the pain disappeared after the first day of using the tooth powder and it never came back. Robin is also using it and his teeth have changed from yellow to a much whiter and healthier look.
So while it won’t by itself cure tooth decay, it is one piece of the solution.
15 years of experimenting with DIY natural toothpaste
15 years of experimenting with DIY natural toothpaste
I haven’t used commercial toothpaste in over 15 years and I haven’t been to the dentist since 2003. I’ve experimented with different recipes and kept the good and tossed the bad. I’ve tried plain baking soda – it worked but was a little soapy tasting, 1/1 baking soda, and Himalayan salt – it hurt my mouth, a bit too abrasive. I’ve tried both of these plain and with added peppermint essential oil – the peppermint oil is nicer. I’ve added coconut oil to make it more like a toothpaste rather than a tooth powder – it was harder to get a uniform amount out of the jar, and it became solid in our cold house. If we lived somewhere warmer, we might choose the coconut oil recipe instead of this one.
Here’s my recipe for remineralizing tooth powder for sensitive teeth. It has been perfected after 15 years of trial and error. It’s going to get the toxins of regular fluoride toothpaste out of your mouth and you’ll even save money — actually a lot of money — by making your own toothpaste at home, and it may actually cure tooth decay as it remineralizes your teeth. So forget paying $4 a tube for toothpaste that’s fluoride-free and SLS free — make your own with these easy to find ingredients.
Note: If you are sensitive to scents use the essential oils in this recipe sparingly. Try 10 drops of the peppermint essential oil instead of 1 tsp. The following recipe is the one I use exactly. But it may not be suitable for you if you are sensitive to essential oils. Feel free to experiment and adapt it to your needs.
If this is for a child under five, skip the peppermint essential oil and add 2 tablespoons of cinnamon powder, from the spice rack, in place of the peppermint essential oil.
DIY Tooth Powder Recipe that:
- Whitens teeth
- Freshens breath
- Remineralizes tooth enamel
- Repairs cavities
- Antibacterial
- Pain-relieving
- Prevents cavities by strengthening tooth enamel, removing bacteria, and changing pH
Cure tooth decay with remineralizing tooth powder for sensitive teeth
DIY Remineralizing Toothpaste (makes 1 cup with no fillers)
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. calcium carbonate
- 2 tbsp. bentonite clay
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup Himalayan salt, whirled in your spice grinder until a fine powder
- 1 tsp. peppermint EO
- 10 drops myrrh EO,
- 10 drops clove EO
Directions:
This tooth powder has no fillers. Every part is essential. Initially buying the ingredients may seem expensive, but it will give you many months of tooth powder for your efforts.
Mix calcium, clay, baking soda, and Himalayan salt in a glass bowl. Whisk it to blend it thoroughly. Add peppermint EO (reduce the amount to your personal preference), myrrh EO, and clove EO. Divide between two ½ cup jelly jars. Cap tightly. Store this in an 8 ounce Mason jar.
How to use this remineralizing tooth powder to cure tooth decay:
Package the toothpowder into smaller jars for use. In our family, each family member has their own one-ounce jar of tooth powder. We clean and refill these jars as necessary from an 8-ounce mason jar, pictured at the top of the article. Alternatively, use a spice bottle with a shaker top and sprinkle the tooth powder on the toothbrush. You only need the smallest amount of tooth powder.
Moisten the toothbrush under the tap. Use plain, non-fluoridated water. If your water is fluoridated it’s better to use filtered water to brush your teeth. Fluoride will bind to your teeth preventing remineralization with calcium. Fluoride is also harmful to the thyroid, filling the iodine receptors, and inhibiting iodine uptake.
Shake off any excess water from the toothbrush.
Stick your moistened toothbrush in the jar and take up a tiny amount of the tooth powder on the brush.
Brush teeth as normal. If you are remineralizing your teeth to cure tooth decay, hold the goop in your mouth for 60 seconds while you do something else. This allows your tooth enamel to be in contact with the remineralizing calcium and clay. Spit. Do not swallow. The spit will be grey. That’s the clay removing toxins from your mouth. It’s normal. Rinse your mouth with clear water.
Brush at least twice a day. Floss once a day.
Turn this into remineralizing toothpaste:
If your family is used to toothpaste and would find it easier to use a paste rather than a powder, simply add ½ cup to ¾ cup of coconut oil to the above recipe. It will remain soft and paste-like if your ambient temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees F. Organic virgin coconut oil is known to prevent cavities.
What does each ingredient in the recipe do?
If any of the ingredients in my personal tooth powder recipe bother you or a family member, just leave them out. This is a folk recipe, not a prescription. So that you can make wise decisions for your own family here is what each of the ingredients does in the recipe.
If you are making this recipe for a child you can leave out the essential oils. Or make this herbal tooth powder recipe instead which uses the whole herbs instead of the essential oils.
Calcium carbonate – supports healthy enamel
Bentonite clay trace minerals that support oral health
Baking soda – supports oral health, changes pH, mildly abrasive
Himalayan salt, trace minerals that support oral health,
Peppermint eo – refreshing, traditionally used for oral health
Myrrh eo – refreshing, traditionally used for oral health,
Clove eo – traditionally used for oral health
Cure Tooth Decay
Get the bad stuff out of your mouth. Put the good stuff in your mouth. Make this remineralizing tooth powder today and you’ll be on your way to not just better dental health, but also better overall health. Your teeth are a window to your overall health.
And grab the book, Cure Tooth Decay to learn the full protocol for holistic dental health.
Disclaimer:
Does this replace seeing your dentist? Of course not. This is a book review, not dental advice. As always, consult with your health professional for personalized advice in your own circumstance. And please don’t ingest essential oils, always spit the toothpowder out when you are finished brushing your teeth.
If you are using this toothpowder with children try this DIY herbal tooth powder with less essential oils, or even leave the essential oils out completely.
Chris..I want to tell you what a blessing to have found this..again. I have used it in the past but I was desperate few weeks back, aching tooth. I used it, next day pain gone!! I am able to eat again on that side 🙂 i will now continue to use this along with family and friends as I just couldn’t keep it in..I had to quadruple the recipie thanks for all you do in helping others to optimize their health in this crazy toxic world, may Gods blessings overflow on you and yours as you have overflowed your awesome knowledge onto us..hugs sweet lady! ❤
Thank you. I certainly could use an overflow of blessings. I’m so glad that you have found help in my recipe. Please do spread it around to everyone. We all need to find ways to reduce the toxicity around us, don’t we.
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Hi! I have been using your remineralising formula for the last 3 years and I have told alot of people. Just one thing, my dentist told me that baking soda can cause tooth sensitivity which I have had only on one upper tooth, not all. She told me that baking soda is bad and shouldn’t be used. I’m actually due for more ingredients shortly and was wondering what you think about the use of baking soda and tooth sensitivity? Thanks heaps
You don’t have to use it. Its mildly abrasive and helps freshen breath and helps with bacteria. You can leave it out. I like the recipe for herbal tooth powder better. You might like it.
baking soda also changes the Ph – making the mouth less acid, thereby allowing re-mineralization. the too-acid mouth (common with diabetes & high grains, processed food diet) doesnt allow remineralization. so baking soda is a spot-fix for this larger problem.
Hi, I read the issue with using bentonite clay when you have metal fillings. You recommended baking soda and others, but I tried that and I didn’t like it. How about using rhassoul clay.. Do you know if that will be a good substitute?
Thanks,
Fatima
I found this recipe on Pinterest several weeks ago and finally ordered the ingredients to make it. I have brushed with it twice since making it yesterday afternoon, and after the first brushing, the right corner on the inside of my lips got kind of burned from the powder (I’m guessing probably from the salt). Did I use too much salt (I incorporated 1/4 cup as indicated in the recipe)? Is that normal?
Hey, this looks great! I’m going to give it a go, but I have a quick question: I’m sensitive to both peppermint and cinnamon. Can I add xylitol for taste instead?
You can play with the recipe any way you like.
I have several metal fillings. Should I substitute something else for the bentonite clay?
What do u recommend for translucent teeth my tooth at the edges is becoming translucent…. Please advice?
Great question. Hope you get an answer soon.
I have a few questions.
Can this recipe, along with the diet recommended in the book Cure Tooth Decay, reverse a root cavity, or does it only work on cavities above the gumline? I have a root cavity in one of my back teeth, but I really want to avoid the dentist’s drill, if at all possible. It’s not too deep, and it’s mostly a light brown color. Almost everyone is telling me that drilling and filling is the only answer, that anyone who tells me different is either scamming me or misinformed, and that my hopes of healing it are just wishful thinking.
Also, can this reverse decalcification in the rest of my teeth? I’m feeling a little more hopeful about that, though when I asked the dental hygienist who was examining and cleaning my teeth about that, she said, “Nah, they’re too far gone.” Her flippant, singsongy tone made me feel like she didn’t really care, so I felt that I should get a second opinion from someone who would care a little more.
Also, I have some gum recession, especially in a couple of my back teeth. Can that be healed? I have also been told that there is nothing that I can do about that.
And finally, you mentioned that flossing at least once a day is important. But flossing has become more and more difficult for me. I think that some of my teeth have shifted a little bit in my mouth, and are now very close together. I am just barely able to get floss between them, with a great deal of effort, and then it takes a Herculean effort to pull the floss out, after I have finished cleaning between them. Sometimes the string of floss breaks when I’m pulling it out, and sometimes it feels like I’m pulling my teeth out. It really hurts. So I have started using a Waterpik. It seems to do a good job of cleaning between my teeth, though it also makes a big mess, probably because I’m having a hard time controlling the thing, and keeping it from spraying and splashing around everywhere. Maybe this is because I’m still getting the hang of it. I’m also using alkaline bottled water in my Waterpik, and adding Calcium Ascorbate and oregano oil, as someone recommended. But now I’m worried that the Calcium Ascorbate might be too acidic. I would like to hear your thoughts on that.
If you’re still reading this far, thanks. I plan to order the book Cure Tooth Decay, and perhaps I can get some of my questions answered there.
Thanks again, and thank you so much for sharing this recipe.
I am now wishing that I could edit my comment. I don’t think the dental hygienist meant to sound flippant. I think sometimes people aren’t aware of how they’re coming across. At least she didn’t scold me for having neglected my teeth. I think she could see how badly I felt about that, and about the damage that it caused, and she was trying to keep the mood light. But I really do hope that I can repair the damage, that it’s not too late for me.
I use something very similar to what is recommended above as my tooth powder. I have found it works very well. The book, if you don’t already have it does go over options to try to avoid root canals and heal. I think you will find it very helpful. The water pik can work well if you have difficulty flossing since it is important to get those areas clean. Some people think it is better than flossing. Best wishes for you and hopefully, you have already made some changes by now!
I am a dental assistant. My only concern with this formula is that is will be too abrasive for everyday use. Brush VERY gently. Everyday use with this could cause excessive wear on the teeth/cervical abrasion and/or gingival recession.
But otherwise these ingredients are good. Bentonite clay should have lots of good minerals, baking soda neutralizes acids and polishes off stains, the clove oil is antimicrobial.
I just brush my teeth daily with coconut oil. 🙂
Hi. We just made this and I’m wondering if we did something wrong. I see a lot of comments about a salty taste. I wish that’s how ours was. The myrrh oil in it is so perfumey and overpowering. It stays with me long after brushing and ruins my taste for everything. Is this normal? Did we use too much, or the wrong kind? The brand we used was Gya Labs. Thank you if you can suggest anything because I don’t think I can keep using this if this is how it’s supposed to taste.
Did you use myrrh essential oil? It definitely should not taste perfumey. It should be more resinous. But if your myrrh was a fragrance oil, instead of an 100% essential oil I would toss out what you’ve made a start from scratch. You can check the lab report on the essential oil you’ve got (from the manufacturer) to see if it genuine 100% essential oil. I get my myrrh essential oils from either Plant Therapy or Rocky Mountain Oils.
Thank you! We thought it was an essential oil, but I will look into exactly what myrrh we got, and maybe try the brand you suggested.
It must be 100% therapeutic grade essential oil. No fillers! It must tell you how it was made–ie, steam distilled. It should also tell you what country it’s from. If it says fragrance anywhere on it, it’s not real. I use Eden’s Garden for all my EOs.
Hi, should this have a slight salty taste? Where/what brand do yo purchase your myrrh oil?
Yes it will taste salty. I use Plant Therapy myrrh essential oil in the recipe I make for my family.
I have always had issues with bleeding gums with flossing due to lack of care but after flossing for a week my gums looked healthier but I wanted to go all natural with all my dental care. I went out and bought all the ingredients and was very excited to try this recipe. I don’t have a coffee grinder so I used a mortar and pestle and a sieve to get the salt as powdery as possible. When I first used this my gums started bleeding again. Could this just be too abrasive? Or perhaps gums weren’t as healed as I thought and it’s just pulling out any excess toxins that regular paste doesn’t tackle? I want to keep using this but the bleeding is concerning. Help!
Do you have a blender you could run it through? It sounds like it’s too coarse.
My gums bleed too and what helps me is adding 3 drops tea tree oil per 1 cup mouthwash, so I wonder about adding a little tea tree oil to the recipe?
I have been using this tooth powder formula from June 2018 to September 2019. It is working on me.
Thanks for the feedback, Ken
Hi there,
I am in South Africa and the only calcium carbonate I can find here is Glucosamine Calcium Carbonate. Can I use this?
Thank you.
Hi,
I have a couple of questions I hope you can answer. I made my own toothpaste with very similar ingredients but different ratios than yours. I haven’t been rinsing out my mouth afterwards. I have been doing this for the last 4 months. Is that not good? My husband seems to be getting a buildup (maybe of calcium) and I’m wondering if it’s because I thought it would be better to not rinse the benefits of the paste off. Also, I’ve been using calcium phosphate for the powder because I read it is what teeth are actually made out of. So, idk if it’s acting as too much calcium in the mouth or if there’s no such thing from a paste. I also haven’t been able to find a plastic lid for the jar. It has the standard mason jar lid. It’s not touching the paste and the inside of the lid isn’t metal…would that still mess up the effectiveness of the clay?
Thanks! Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
You can order plastic lids from amazon for canning jars.
You can also put a square sheet of wax paper out a small square off muslin cloth between the lid and the jar when closing. Canners will do this when needed.
Do you know if a teeth, to which the modern dentistry wants to do a root canal, can be cured? Or do you know if other advanced decays can be cured?
I’ve seen holes in teeth healed and the enamel that had been worn down to the dentin restored in my dog by giving her a good chelated multimineral supplement and vitamin D. I gave her 3 Country Life Bone Solid capsules and 5,000iu D3 capsule in her food twice a day and the cavities in her back lower molars healed. For maintenance, I gave her 2 Bone Solids twice a day and 5,000iu D3 once a day. If she didn’t get the vitamin d, the cavities came back.
I have tooth sensitivity from a bad case of gerd caused by medication. No cavities though. I’ve been using Sensodyne toothpaste, but I want to try this recipe but I’m going to use Bonemeal powder instead of the calcium carbonate. I’ve been trying to take the bone solid twice a day with vitamin d but I’m not consistent. Something I need to do better with.
I just made this tooth powder today and love it. I am waiting for myrrh oil to come so I used an oil called Onguard. It is a combination of several disinfecting oils.. It tastes delicious and my mouth feels so clean. Thank you. I have tried other homemade toothpowder recipes in the past and this one is a winner.
DO i have to use the baking soda? I thought it wasvery abrasive because m teeth are always hurting ater I use baking soda products on my teeth. Also, does everyone here drink raw milk? I get SEVERE stomaches after consuming raw milk or raw yogurt. I know it is the raw dairy because I get the pain everytime afte I drink or consume those items. What else Can I do to help my teeth? Also how does your teeth remineralize from something that is put ON TOP of them ? I thought they remineralize from within.
Hi, Judy, Your teeth absorb minerals from your saliva so what you put in your mouth does affect your teeth. You can also use bone broth to add calcium, magnesium, and phospherous to your diet, if milk upsets your stomach. You can tweak the recipe as you like for your own needs. It’s only a recipe. It’s not a prescription. This is the recipe I often use with my own family. Reading the book “Cure Tooth Decay” will answer more of your questions.
Hi! Can I use the Aztec Healing clay for this recipe?
I cant find Himalayan Pink salt…. If I substitute it with Raw Sea Salt, will it work?
I water pik with a few drops of iodine in the water to kill Streptococcus mutans in my mouth. I use a diy tooth powder with CC, BC, Myrrh, white oak bark, and dried lemon peel. I like it because it whitens, tightens my gums and takes down plaque. My question is will your recipe react with iodine in any way that’s not good for teeth? I can add the Baking soda and salt to the recipe I’m using but don’t know about reactions of BS and iodine.
I am very prone to gum disease and bone loss. I started reading a book about Wheatgrass by Ann Wigmoore. It has changed my mouth! When I feel the taste of iron in my gums, or feel an infection might be coming on, I simply go to the store and buy some wheatgrass in a small square pot, and I clip a chunk to chew for about an hour or so like gum. Afterwards, I spit the wad out, and any infectious taste or signs of gum/tooth disease are gone!
WHAT!!!! this is amazing im reading up on this!
that was excitement not skepticism lol
Is this effective for real decay? I have am open hole on my tooth with black decay inside of it…would using this method eventually get rid of that black decay inside the large cavity or do I need to get a filling at the dentist?
There is no pain or sensitivity but if I can cure the decay without drilling the tooth, I would rather do so while there’s no pain.
Please help…this issue has been weighing on my mind for a little over a year and I’ve been back and forth on whether a filling is best..
Marin, have you read the book “Cure Tooth Decay”? I think you’ll find a helpful protocol in that book. The author has a lot of experience helping people remineralize their teeth and avoid damaging foods that encourage tooth decay.
I highly recommend Country Life’s Bone Solid (3 caps twice a day) and vitamin D3 (10,000iu-20,000iu) daily until the cavity heals. I used the bone solid and vitamin d to heal a black hole cavity in my dog’s bottom molar. She was a 70lb Chocolate lab. I gave her 3 Bone Solid and 5,000iu D3 in her food twice a day. That’s all I did. She already was on a healthy homemade diet that consisted of cooked hamburger or chicken, brown rice and veggies that usually included kale, collards, mustard and turnip greens with green beans, broccoli, butternut squash, and peas (all frozen veggies). But it seems she needed a higher dose of minerals and vitamin d. Once I got the cavities healed, she was on a maintenance dose of 4 Bone Solid and 5,000iu D3 a day.
Thank you – I’m going to do this!!
I’d like to try this to improve the colour of my teeth, but I’m concerned that it’s too abrasive and would just damage my enamel further. I wonder if I could leave out the baking soda and salt and use it as a ‘leave-on’ rather than a toothpaste?
It won’t improve the color of your teeth. It is not a whitening tooth powder
Love the recipe. Could sterilized egg shell powder be used in place of the powdered calcium? And do you think myrth powder would be just as effective as the eo?
I have used myrrh powder in place of the myrrh essential oil. You don’t need much for the recipe. Maybe just a teaspoon for it’s antimicrobial effects. I can’t tell you if egg shell would work. It needs to be very finely powdered so it doesn’t scratch tooth enamel.
Can you give me any advice for my two year old who can’t spit yet? I’m currently using Earthpaste for her and she just swallows it. It’s a tiny amount so I’m not too concerned, though I know it’s not ideal. As your instructions say Do Not Swallow, I’m wondering what I can do. Thank you so much!
Most natural toothpastes say, “not for children under 6 years of age” on the label, just for this reason. I’d suggest omitting all the essential oils from the recipe and using powdered cinnamon for flavoring. Cinnamon in minute amounts is safe for children. The essential oils shouldn’t be used if they might be swallowed. It just isn’t worth the risk. Always trust your mother’s instinct when it comes to your own child’s health.
Spruce tips also get rid of biofilm in the mouth.. you can pick them fresh during the spring and chew them. Perhaps an idea also to chew them at night before bed.. (possibly after brushing). .. They will also help tighten the tissues. .. (same with fir and pine tips – can be used this way too). .. Thanks for the article. .. I also find Zeolite is a great clay and to support oral health. … Additionally i am making a clove infused coconut oil which is very nice for oil pulling
What would you suggest for the patients who wear any orthodontic appliance like braces . would these product will equally be effective for them or not?
If the braces are metal, I’d avoid using betonite clay.
So what should be added to replace the bentonite clay, I just had braces put on?
You can leave it out or replace with additional salt and baking soda.
Is this the same for a couple amalgam fillings? Avoid the clay? Also, have translucent teeth and they take on the color of the toothpaste it seems. So odd. Have random sire teeth going on two years and working on an unhealthy microbiome issue. I am sure they are related. Thank you.
I’ve been doing a copious amount of research and found that kaolin clay is safe for metal. My husband has fillings so I had to find another alternative for bentonite clay.
May I use only 2 tbsp of baking soda and no salt?
How do you think this will practically affect the tooth powder?
The baking soda is the bulk of this and is used to freshen breath and whiten teeth.
I brushed my teeth with the powder twice yesterday and once this morning and my gums are hurting and there was a little blood. My gums never bleed. I dont think its healthy for teeth to use baking soda everyday as it scrubs of the enamel.
Could it be that you didn’t blend it finely enough. It should not cause bleeding at all. Are you using a soft toothbrush. Was the salt that you used extra fine grade? The baking powder is a small percentage of the recipe and shouldn’t cause bleeding at all.
hello, yes it was. I have been making my own tooth paste/ mouth wash for the past year nd have not experienced this sort of negative result. I will swap the bicarb for tumeric, I think 🙂
May I do without the salt?
Clove EO and peppermint are hot oils and mucus membrane irritants. Since the recipe also does not contain a proper essential,oil dispersant, clove powder and dried peppermint leaves would be safer choices for a product used daily in the mouth. Otherwise, this really does do a beautiful job of cleaning the teeth and gums and restoring good oral health.
Peppermint isn’t a hot oil. Clove is though
I tried out this recipe after neglecting my teeth a bit for a little while and noticing the damage and sensitivity. I really like it, it’s a bit salty but you get used to it (if you add all the salt), such an interesting load of flavors. The ingredients didn’t cost too much at all most of them like 99p on ebay, except the myrhh oil which was 3.50 or so and im using the remainder in an oil burner which is really nice and I have loads of left overs from the others to make more. If you are on the fence then I would say go for it, it makes your whole mouth feel really satifyingly clean, much more than when using colgate total or even alternative toothpastes..I am converted, thanks for the recipe. Personally I just spit out the execess and dont rinse it to let it do its magic. I’m hoping it will repair thing a bit before I get a pro clean and polish, whcih I know is going to Hurt this time..
I didn’t read through ALL of the comments but I see that you show a metal spoon in your mix as well as a metal topped shaker. Bentonite clay should NOT come in contact with metal. That goes for the food processor blades as well. I feel that needs to be mentioned somewhere in your instructions on how to do it!
About to make this and thank you for posting! Curious why you used calcium carbonate instead of some other form? Just availability? There are some that are supposed to be much better at bonding to tooth enamel.
Thanks again
Geoffrey
Hello Chris,
Thanks so much for posting this. I made the recipe, omitting only the myrhh as I didn’t have it, and it is wonderful. I put in the full amount of peppermint eo and several drops of stevia. My mouth has never felt so clean. I’ve had issues with achy, exposed roots and this seems to be relieving the discomfort. One question about the salt – I bought the finest crystals I could find and processed them twice in the coffee mill, but they refused to break down. I had to sift them out as I was afraid of abrasion. Do you have a suggestion for grinding up the crystals? All the best to you ,and I hope you are staying safe from fires on your beautiful property. Kathy Neudorf, formerly of Soap Naturally
Yes. I have a ninja blender. I buy the himalayan salt. Sometimes it does like Rock salt. In grinders. I simply take it out of that container, put it into the bullet blender that makes smoothies and run it for a minute. End result is almost baby powder! Very good and very fine. I blend for my families use, Himalayan salt and sea salt together for our table salt. Works like a charm!
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you!
Hi!
Can i add charcoal to this or will this ruin the effect?
I was planning on using some 100% natural powdered Bone Meal that I had purchased. The ingredients list not only Calcium, but also Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, and Fluoride, all naturally occurring. Does the presence of Fluoride disqualify using it for this recipe?
yes I have also purchased bone meal and am wondering if bone meal can be used as an alternative to calcium carbonate?
Hi I made the powder but accidentally got Myrtle eo instead of myrrh will that be ok? And I added 10 drops of concentrace trace mineral drops too. Can’t wait to start using it! Thanks for all the info! 😉
Myrtle is not the same as Myrrh. Myrrh is a thick, resinous oil. You need to use Myrrh. Neem oil is also a good addition to the formula. The addition of concentrated trace mineral drops are good. I use a brand of concentrated deep sea magnesium oil in my formula. Concentrated sea minerals in liquid form is also good. It’s always a good idea to research anything you may want to add to the formula & make sure you get the right ingredients, as well.
How does Floride Bind your teeth? What do you mean by bind?
That’s why dentists put it on your teeth so that it will bind to the enamel. Unfortunately, when floride binds to the enamel of your teeth it prevents other minerals from binding in those places, leading to teeth that appear strong on the outside but are actually quite brittle.
Hi,
I am exploring holistic dental care.
This is precisely what i see when i look at peoples teeth. Theyve got a shiny coating, but look not opaque or bone-like enough to me.
Why also sometimes Ive found ppl (using conventional toothpaste; people of quite healthy, active, lifestyle) have better teeth when they arent so diligent with it and use their fluoride-toothpaste maybe once daily…
This was my experience in the past too. I had ok teeth, brushing only evenings.
Now i care more about the absorpation of the inner cheeks etc and try find alternatives.
I will try uncle harrys toothpaste, and variations of this. Personally, I do not like bicarbonate. I think it feels strong, soday and the taste stays forever. I want to believe in te powers of bentonite clay, mineral-rich salt, select essential oils and maybe mineral drops.
I am introgued to find it seems to work well for many people.
Ayurveda says bitter and salt are right for mouth, not sweet.
Neem powder could be an additional ingredient to explore.
The one comment I couldn’t find was, about “double dipping.” I know the dentist has told me in the past, or Dr. That if there is sickness, you don’t want your toothbrush touching the hole on the tube, so does your whole family use the same jar of tooth powder of do make individual ones for each person? Thanks!
We use a small 1/2 ounce jar and I refill it from a larger 2 cup jar, washing between refills. My daughter has her own jar of tooth powder. When anyone is sick I replace toothbrushes and toothpowder jars. In a large family you can put the jar of tooth powder in a shaker jar and shake it on a damp toothbrush.
We use one jar for the whole family. However, I have a drawer full of toothbrushes (each person has their own color). After someone uses one of their toothbrushes, it is put in the dishwasher with the utensils. So the toothbrushes are washed on the sterilize option with the rest of the dishes and utensils.
We would never just rinse our eating utensils and put them in a cup to dry! Instead we clean them in the dishwasher. Therefore, it made logical sense to do the same thing with the toothbrushes.
Is bentonite clay the same as Fuller’s Earth? Can I use this in place of the bentonite?
No fuller’s earth is another mineral. No it can’t be used interchangeably.
I read something about bentonite clay being unsuitable to use if you had fillings. Can you provide any input?
I found a comment about the fillings, but what about gold crowns?
Also, are all essential oils the same for use in this? I got some off Amazon (Sun EO brand) and want to be sure it’s safe before I put it in. Otherwise I can always add my peppermint extract that I use in baking.
Not all essential oils are the same. You want certified organic essential oils.
That’s right. Not all EO’s are equally safe. Some are no more than a synthetic perfume.
Hi, I was curious about using this if I have fillings as well, but could not find the comment that mentions this. Can you please tell me if this is suitable to use if I have regular fillings and crowns?
Thank u
Melissa
I have regular fillings and gold crowns and I use this.
This sounds like a great way to sort out teeth problems. I cannot wait to try!
Hi Chris thank you so much for sharing. All my family have teeth issues and i hope to give this a go!
Can xylitol be added to counter the salt taste? Thank you.
Certainly. Xylitol is toxic to dogs though, so keep out of reach of pets.
Xylitol maintains a neutral pH in the mouth, helps prevent bacteria adhering to teeth, and is a great addition to any homemade tooth powder. I plan to use this recipe and add the xylitol. Thanks!
Xylitol is toxic to dogs so do keep the container away from any pets you may have in your home, including the container for the toothpower.
Sorry, but I also read that xylitol is a sugar, and it can brings cavitities, not help in reversing them. Is this correct?
Thanks
http://www.mamanatural.com/how-to-make-eggshell-calcium/
Straight forward way to get calcium.
Amazing recipe! I have been using it for quite some time; however, I notice that after brushing my teeth, my lips get very dry and sensitive. Does anyone else have the same problem ? Any suggestions to avoid it?
Is it too much essential oil? Peppermint essential oil can increase the blood flow to your lips, you could try cutting the essential oils in half.
I’ll bet it’s the all the salt that leaves your lips feeling dry and sensitive. I found this toothpaste/powder tasted extremely salty. I hope I can get over it.
It may be the baking soda. I tend to use it straight (as I haven’t had time to make a tooth mixture) and some days it makes my lips feel tingling and dry.
I get this too. I think its the baking soda, i find it can be a bit harsh and drying.
I’ve been using Calcium Phosphate powder by Freeda. It costs a bit more than Calcium Carbonate and clay. Do you know how else to add Phosphorus to it? One health blogger used non-fat milk powder, but milk has lactose, which is a sugar; so I can’t imagine it being great to leave on the teeth. I read also that IP-6 powder is good for brushing teeth also. Do you think it’s helpful to add Magnesium? Neem?
The clay is used to remove heavy metals and to help with detox. It isn’t for calcium. Since you spit it out I don’t think adding magnesium would help and it might interfer with keeping the tooth powder dry. Magnesium is naturally damp and attracts water from the air.
https://thrivemarket.com/aztec-secret-health-indian-healing-clay
Can is stuff be substituted for the clay and calcium. Or just the clay or neither?
Jeremy.
If you read the ingredients of Aztec Clay it is bentonite 100% pure. Also if you are using cell salts to remineralize such as Bio Plasma Hylands product you will need to use something else besides peppermint because cell salts are not effective with peppermint.
I’m sensitive to large amounts of baking soda (makes gums wobbly). Could I use less than the amount in the recipe?
Yes. You can adjust the recipe however you see fit.
My thirteen month old baby’s front teeth are badly decayed, is this toothpaste safe for toddlers? Do you have a special tip when applying to toddlers toddlers and babies? I am desperate and I do not agree with the dentist’s suggested solutions!
Read the book, I recommend. The author reversed his toddler’s cavities using diet and remineralization. It’s a tested formula.
You can not filter out fluoride. You can distill, reverse osmosis, but not filter.
Berkey Water Filters has a filter specifically for fluoride.
“Sensitive teeth”. Can you define what you mean by this? I don’t think I have sensitive teeth as defined by the toothpaste industry and am thinking you mean something else. Using “sensitive” toothpaste (retail brands) can result in teeth actually becoming sensitive after use. Along with wanting to remineralize, I have gum disease and am looking for a way to cure it as dentists have told me it is incurable which seems crazy. Your thoughts?
Thanks.
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Shelly, the SLS in commercial toothpaste denatures protein. It is used in the lab for DNA work for this reason. Your gums are made up of protein. It’s also in shampoo. Hair and scalp are made up of protein. It is used in animal experiments to create a rash so that the scientists can test various skin creams against the laboratory created rashes.
The first step in restoring your gums is to stop destroying them with commercial toothpaste and mouthwash. From there it depends on how much damage has already been done. I’m not a doctor so I can’t recommend anything in your specific case, but I’d certainly be looking into oil pulling and homemade tooth powders or coconut oil based toothpastes if I was in your position. I don’t know of any dentist that has been trained in nutritional healing, so I wouldn’t expect a dentist to know anything about how the body actually heals itself through nutrition. You’ll need to do your own research. The book mentioned in this article is a good first step.
I’m grateful I found a dentist (Berkeley CA) who is a “holistic dentist”. It’s fun to see Westin Price articles in the waiting room and books with ideas like avoiding root canals.
I am going to make his tonight but have one question. How do the oils incorporate evenly into so much powder? It seems to me that you would just have little globs of concentrated oil.
Try it. You’ll see that the oils spread around easily as you stir it.
I unfortunately find this recipe to be WAY too salty, and I love salt. I’m using it because I don’t want to waste it, but I can’t share it with my Mother like I was hoping to. She would never go for it.
You can add more baking soda to cut the salty taste if you want.
First I am sorry if this has been covered in the comments but too much to read….
What is the reasoning behind Calcium Carbonate AND Baking Soda? Seems to be to be using the same ingredient twice in the same recipe…
Calcium carbonate is mined calcium. It’s the same chemical that is in your teeth and bones. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. It’s used as a mild deodorizor for fresher breath, and stain remover/whitener. It’s not the same as Calcium carbonate. You don’t want to use another calcium compound besides calcium carbonate.
Thank you for this info so helpful
I read that there is a possibility of calcium citrate malate being more easily absorbed rather than calcium carbonate. What is the difference?
Thank you for sharing this important information. I’m certainly going to make my own toothpaste . Just wondering I’d charcoal powder can be used instead of Bentonite clay . And when referring to the oils., what does “eo” refer to? Many thanks.
I would use charcoal in addition to bentonite not instead of. EO is essential oils.
i tried this and after 2 days my teeth is yellow and i feel my breathe was bad all day. Somehow i feel i got the wrong bentonite clay ( i dont know) or maybe it is the sodium bicarbonate ( i bought this instead of baking soda – it is the same right). Also i got Calcium carbonate in the tablet form (only one i could find) and i had to grind it till it became powdered. i dont know if i will try this tomorrow again or i will just resume conventional tooth paste. it cost over N10,000 to get the ingredients to make this mix while a conventional toothpaste cost N200.
Wow. I’m not sure what went wrong for you. Baking soda normally whitens teeth. But don’t use it if it doesn’t work for you.
Hi i have dry mouth and Trig Nerve Pain….and for the first time in 30 years have tooth decay..its from a medication i am weaning off.
I had always used a weleda tooth paste with salt and bi carb in it….now i use cari free with fluoride and calcium and xylitol…my gut doesnt like the xylitol..and i have been sucking on sweets with them in it to try and get some moisture back in my mouth, I have so much pain in my teeth.I have started to take tissue salts. Also i have been using mi paste ….which has so much gunk in it. I’m starting to wonder if all these products are contributing to my dry mouth?
Any thoughts its very worrying .
Dry mouth can be a symptom of other things. Best to talk to your holistic health care professional and rule out serious disease.
Great recipe! I’m paralyzed in both shoulders and as you may be able to imagine, such an injury and the time span of three years was not conducive to a healthy mouth. Several months ago, I began using a tooth powder which I formulated as a very strong and effective solution to combat and hopefully reverse some of the damage. Daily, I struggled just to keep my teeth in my jaw. Within a few short weeks my gums had quit bleeding and are now nice and tight. What a miracle tooth powder has been. I am a firm believer! and hope that anyone experiencing sever oral issues will give tooth powder a try or use a toothpowder preventively.
I love your article!! I have been searching for at least a month on how to reverse my son’s cavity and hypocalcified teeth, he is 10rys old. I bought the Cure Tooth Decay and the cold liver/grass fed butter, I make bone broth, toothpaste, and have him swish with coconut oil along with trying to avoid processed and sugar. You are so lucky you did not see a dentist for your daughter etc. I pray I can reverse it. He also has another sensitive tooth. I cannot find raw milk so have bought nonhomongenized and low temp pasteurized milk and grass fed butter. I will be following your page for any other help. Thank you!!
trying to buy Bentonite clay in UK as your recommended Co. do not ship there. Every supplier says not for human consumption. I understand I will not be swallowing the powder, but why is this?
Anything for human consumption has to go through a lot of safety tests. Yes, I don’t recommend swallowing it. Bentonite binds with heavy metals and that’s one reason you are using it in the tooth powder. I assume the company that produces the clay by mining doesn’t want to go through safety tests. Some people suggest swallowing it in capsules for detoxification but I don’t recommend ingesting it.
I found it hard to locate some of the ingredients ~ so I went directly to my pharmacist who was able to order in food grade calcium carbonate, food grade bentonite clay. Dont under estimate your good ole pharmacist!
Hi, excellent information. I would like to know what you think of this. I bought a good brand of finely powdered calcium phosphate and have been using it along with most of your recipe. It’s in lieu of the carbonate; I figured since calcium phosphate is a big part of what teeth are made of, it made sense to me. I would love to know how you feel about this or any information or knowledge you have about it.
the bentonite you have linked in the recipe says that it contains trace amounts of lead. this is dangerous especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or using it long term. are there bettter products out there that do not contain lead?
The Bentonite clay I use comes from Mountain Rose herbs. I just rechecked their website and there is no mention of the product containing lead. I definitely recommend purchasing from Mountain Rose Herbs and not from Amazon.
They do not ship to uk – do you know alterntive
Try Amazon UK, Helen. I think that would be your best starting point.
did you get your bentonite clay?
Sonne’s #7 is a detoxifying supplement that has been around for many, many years, and is designed to be taken internally. There are only 2 ingredients in it…bentonite clay and purified water. I think you should be able to use that (I’m going to try it). It would just make more of a “paste” than an powder.
I made the powder and I really like it and knowing all the ingredients. I have been using a salt/baking soda paste and made the transition. Do you think it is normal to have a bit of tenderness in your gums getting used to using this powder?
Thanks
Could it be that your salt isn’t ground fine enough? You want it extra fine grind, almost like a powder rather than crystals. Try putting the whole mix through your blender to get the salt finer. (if that’s the problem). The whole mixture should be quite finely ground with nothing gritty.
I think that is it, thank you for the advice, I will let you know how my teeth like it for the long run, PC
I was under the impression bentonite clay shouldn’t be touched by metal. I see in your picture, you are using a metal spoon to stir.
Stainless steel is nonreactive. I wouldn’t use another metal material.
What if you have metal fillings?
I have metal fillings and I use it without problems.
Bit confused on the post about which bentonite clay to use. Where did you get yours?
I used the kind that Mountain Rose Herbs sells. It’s a sodium based bentonite.
I would prefer a calcium bentonite clay instead of sodium but it is harder to find. I live where Mountain Rose Herbs is located and really like most of their products.
Even though I had read similar information on different sites, I found your article fascinating. As I got closer to the end and the recipe, I thought for sure there would be a charge for this recipe. I was delighted to find that there was no charge and that I have most of the ingredients on hand. I have made my own toothpaste in the past, similar, but I will absolutely be making this today. Thank you so much for sharing, your experience and your recipe!
I agree, a lot of great information in her article!! I bought the Cure Tooth Decay book and have been trying to do what it says, but difficult with a 10yr growing boy.
We bought the book years ago and it was a hard shift after years of healthy eating efforts! It made so much sense and really worked for our daughter! We buy A2 raw milk which many, who cannot tolerate any other raw milk, are fine with! I have always steered clear of. Phosphorus in supplements because people tend to get an over abundance in their diets, whereas most have a lack of Calcium and they need to be balanced with each other.
Hi I know your recipe calls for eo and some call for xylitol to sweeten .. If I didn’t have xylitol could I use my sweet leaf brand stevia “vanilla creme” and do a few drops of that either in the powder or perhaps mixed with some coconut oil then the powder ?
I do not have peppermint just the clove ..thanks
Definitely. This is a folk recipe. The eo offer some antimicrobial benefit here, can you provide that in another way?
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol & really quite bad for the body, especially the gut biome. Stevia is natural, but being non-nutritive is also bad for the gut biome. I know this isn’t to be eaten, but we all tend to swallow a tiny bit of the toothpaste we use. I just thought you might want to know. 🙂
Thanks.
I made the mixture last night and used it today. I found the peppermint very hot. I was unable to keep it in my mouth very long. I am very sensitive. The oils I used are 100%. We’re yours? What should I do? I really need better health for my teeth. I did not add coconut oil yet. Maybe that would work. Thanks for your help!
You could try doubling the ingredients but not the essential oils. Yes, my oils are 100%, but I like it very minty. To dilute the strength of the essential oils make your batch a double batch but don’t add oils at all to the second batch. Adding coconut oil to the batch will dilute the oils further.
I LOVE this stuff! It cost $40-something to buy all the ingredients on Amazon but it will last a really long time. I’ve been using it religiously for about 3 months and I just made my 2nd batch and have plenty left for at least 3 more batches. If you’re unsure about trying it, I was too, but I’m so glad I did.
Hi there!! Thank you so much for the information and recipe. I’ve read about xylitol bring beneficial for your teeth and also to help sweeten the flavor of the tooth powder. Can you comment on this?
Thanks!
I’ve heard that, too. I haven’t tried it.
Please understand which Bentonite Clay you are using.
Sodium vs Calcium
There is a difference in ‘Bentonite Clays’ and both have different functions.
Sodium Bentonite Clay has a swelling action. (external)…good for sealing ponds.
Calcium Bentonite Clay has a detox action. (internal, non-swelling)
The Redmond Bentonite Clay is SODIUM Bentonite and most western states (Wyoming) mine Sodium Bentonite Clay.
Here’s the information for the clay I used in my recipe. There is no need to use calcium bentonite clay in this recipe because calcium is added to the recipe separately. The benefit of the clay is for trace minerals. https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/bentonite-clay/profile
Aztec Secret is the only Calcium Bentonite clay I have found.
Hi Carol: I’m another Carol who wrote the comment under yours about Aztec Secret!
Aztec Secret Clay is a mix of both, and on their website, they explain why. I actually use both Aztec AND MRH bentonite clay. I NEVER use ANY metal (including stainless steel!) I always use glass, (or you could use plastic, but I tend to stay clear of all plastics) and ceramic measuring instruments. No metal lids, either. This stuff is great! The ‘trace’ amounts are minimal, probably less than you get using old water pipes. They are REQuired to put that on the label by the FDA, but it is NOTHING to worry about as the amounts are VERY minimal.
hope this helps those with questions regarding Bentonite clay.
Thank you so much for sharing. I made this tooth paste and the pain from my tooth went away. I added the coconut oil and it got too hard to I ended up throwing it away and using regular toothpaste again and the pain came back. I just made this tonight and I am looking forward to healing my cavity all the way. I was wondering if I eyeballed the ingredients, is that okay? Don’t have any measuring tools.
Yes, the proportions are just suggestions. I’m not a dentist. Just a mom. The coconut oil may have softened if you had warmed it up. Coconut oil is solid at room temperature and starts to soften about 75F.
I normally brush my tongue in conjunction with brushing my teeth. can this go on my tongute?
Yes.
Great information! Do you sell this paste by chance or know someone that does? Seems it might be easier for me to buy right now.
Nice to meet you, Missy. No I don’t sell any herbal products. I share the recipes so that my readers can make them for themselves and see if they work for them. Everyone is different. What works for one may not work for another. So it’s best if people tailor make their own.
I have wanted to use this or similar recipes with my son (now 9yrs.). But he has very poor dentin due to inutero exposure and being slighty premature. He has metal crowns and fillings I was concerned about how these would react with the clay… thoughts?
I can’t advise as I’m not a dentist. But, my husband and I both have metal fillings and crowns and haven’t had any problems. Dietary changes are very important though for this to work successfully — especially vitamin D optimization and a lessening of sugar in the diet.
I can’t figure out how to post my own comment so I am going to just reply to someone with my question. Can you use this recipe without Myrrh? I am having a hard time finding some that isn’t really expensive.
Yes, the myrrh is antimicrobial. This is a folk remedy so you can freely substitute. See how it works for you and make adjustments as needed.
You could also substitute with the powdered myrrh herb/resin. That’s a little less expensive than the essential oil. There’s actually additional benefits to using the whole herb.
I decided to go with all powder because the oils are just too expensive for my budget right now. Still waiting on the orders to come in though. Hopefully this helps me.
If you can read the book, I think it might help you. There’s more to it than just the tooth powder.
I did not make this recipe. Thought I did but since the ingredient list got left at home we just guessed. So instead of myrrh it was Walmart knockoff Thieves Oil (clove,cinnamon, lemon, eucalpytus that clarly says Do Not Ingest), and fuller’s earth rather than bentonite. It was fabulous!!! I haven’t died yet from the EO and cat litter plus it made my teeth super white right off the bat. Maybe its slow acting. But at least my teeth will look great at the funeral! The opened jar made the bath smell heavenly, too.
Can’t wait to try the real thing. Here is a list of clays that you may find useful. Maybe some are subtitutable for different treatments. http://www.gardenofwisdom.com/clayinfo.html
There must be a mistake: several have commented on ingredients I don’t find on this post: like xylitol, this post says
3 tbsp. calcium carbonate
2 tbsp. bentonite clay
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup Himalayan salt, whirled in your spice grinder until a fine powder
1 tsp. peppermint eo
10 drops myrrh eo,
10 drops clove eo
No need to use ANY sweeteners at all. They are unnecessary, and can add to the pain issue.
Yes. I agree. It doesn’t have a bad taste. No need to use sweeteners. But if you must, try powdered cinnamon.
I forgot to mention that I use the eo topically just never orally. Can I use it as long as I spit?
Hello, I’m interested in trying this for my family. I have a question about the eo. I have the Now brand. It’s the aromatherapy one is that ok to use? It’s 100% . Just curious if there’s others besides the diluted ones with alcohol or glycerin.
I would only use organic essential oils in this recipe. You do absorb some of the essential oils through your oral tissues, even though you spit it out. To my knowledge, NOW brand essential oils aren’t organic. Pesticides can be concentrated in the essential oils if they are oil based.
If the organic essential oils are out of reach, you could try ground herbs like cinnamon or cloves in place of the essential oils. I haven’t personally done this but I’ve found other recipse that do.
Ok yes. I think I’ll do the ground. How much? A teaspoon? Tablespoon? Thank you
Hi,
Thank you for this awesome recipe. I would like to know if i can substitute the Cloves EO to Powdered clove instead? How many teaspoon or tablespoon will i need? Can i add cinnamon also instead of myrrh? Whats the amount needed?
Thank you.
I don’t have an electric spice grinder so I put the salt in the mini food chopper, but that didn’t grind them well. Should I just use plain fine sea salt? How much, since it is already ground?
Yes use fine sea salt. That’s what I use in the recipe.
Will this help for a 3 year old’s cavity? If I go in they’ll want to sedate him even entirely knocked out. I would rather avoid that. I also wonder about the intensity of those oils, do they burn? Any alternative suggestions? Thanks so much!! 🙂
The tooth powder greatly dilutes the essential oils but if you are concerned you can cut them by 1/2. But the tooth powder alone won’t help if the diet lacks vitamin D or there is excess grains and sugars. This is a holistic approach to helping the body heal the cavities.
is your peppermint oil diluted?
No. It’s straight. Then mixed into the dry ingredients.
Can the clay be used with metal dental implants?
No, bentonite clay can not be used with metals
YES! Bentonite clay (with other clays), REACT with metal, but using them (with metal fillings, and/or dental materials) will NOT harm anything. Actually, using bentonite clay helps remove toxic mercury from fillings,it is why I use it frequently as I can’t afford to have the mercury fillings removed at this time. You can find more info regarding this question by searching, or the Aztec Secret Clay website, they have lots of info.
I have read that both calcium and phosphorus is needed for remineralizing teeth. Is there any phosphorous in your recipe? Thanks.
There are trace amounts of phosphorous in the recipe but most people have enough phosphorous in their diet. It is in grains, meat, dairy, and many fruits and vegetables. You also have phosphorus (phosphoric acid) in your stomach contents.
Why not just make a simple solution of
MCHC (form of calcium phosphorous)
baking soda
Saliva contains calcium, phosphate, and bicarbonate. Healthy saliva has a pH of 6.8 to 7.4. Remineralization takes place at a higher pH of 7.5 to 8.5 in the presence of calcium and phosphate.
The PH itself will neutralize the bacteria although I swish a little H202 for 10 seconds.before bed then some baking soda to keep my mouth PH alkaline.
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Is this safe to use with an electric toothbrush? Thanks!
yes.
Hey I found a myrrh in a health store
They say it’s diluted to 20%
To what percentage is the myrrh diluted you are using
My myrrh was purchased from Tropical Traditions and it’s not diluted at all. 100% myrrh. Here’s the link to the product I purchased.
My came out really really salty. How and what should I do?
You can half the amount of salt. This will change the ratio of mixture to essential oils which will make the whole blend taste stronger.
I have heard that Calcium Carbonate can cause bone spurs. Have you or your children experienced anything like that from this tooth powder?
Since the calcium is not swallowed I don’t think it would be an issue.
The tooth powder is just to brush with and then spit out. The tooth enamel is restructured with direct contact with the minerals in the tooth powder.
But yeah, I wouldn’t ingest calcium carbonate. There are better ways to get your calcium, like broccoli and cabbage.
I don’t have a whole lot of faith in my dentist. They want to charge 2500.00 to fix a couple of cracked fillings and one tooth with a cavity. So I am going to try this for the cavities and find a new dentist for the rest.
Hi!! Thanks so much for the recipe! Made it yesterday and have used it 4 times now. I was just wondering is it supposed to fizz? Also I read in one of the comments where you say the salt and BS is abrasive, will this damage the teeth; the enamel?
If it is fizzing it’s because your body is acidic. You may want to eat more fruits and vegetables to correct your body’s acid imbalance.
I was wondering if this would benefit my brother. He dipped for several years, a habit he has since quit (but still smokes. eck!) however, his teeth have not faired well. He has some tooth decay and his teeth are extremely sensitive and cause him pain when he brushes them. Would this benefit him at all?
I cannot wait to try this for myself!
Thank you!
It won’t hurt him. But lifestyle changes, like reducing sugar intake and bacterial load are important to actually heal cavities. Your brother might benefit from oil pulling as well as this toothpowder.
Wow, thank you so much for this recipe and the book recommendation. I can’t wait to try it, although it will be difficult since I live in a place with fluoridated water. I fractured a tooth after it was weakened from decay and although it will soon be repaired with fillings, I was quite despondent about my other cavities. Since I’ve always been taught that enamel damage is permanent, and teeth cannot remineralise, the gradual path to dentures seems inevitable and merely a matter of prolongation. It is good to know there are ways to prevent and even halt decay in addition to the rather limited standard care of avoiding certain foods, brushing and then having invasive dental surgery.
Hi! Looking for something to use on my 18mo old with early tooth decay (i believe due to antibiotic use by me during labor and another round for an ear infection as a baby), but am concerned with her swallowing the bentonite clay and the eo’s. any suggestions on altering the recipe to get the most benefits for her but keeping it safe? thank you!!
I’d suggest you look at the book Cure Tooth Decay. The author cured his child’s tooth decay using the method discussed in the book. It was more than just changing toothpaste, but I think you’d find it very helpful. It’s the book that got me looking at alternatives. (You may be able to find it through your library system).
the link on the website says:
Though indigenous cultures have used this clay internally for healing and wellness, our Bentonite Clay is sold for external use only.
should we be using this in our mouths??????????????????
Just don’t swallow. It’s purpose is to remove toxins from your mouth. It binds with metals. Good if you have silver fillings.
That is required by law to put that warning on the website: sort of like the warning they now have to have on coffee: oh, yeah, it’s hot.
And as Joybilee farm says, you aren’t swallowing, just spitting.
The healthcare system in America definitely needs some improvement. I can’t believe they could see the cavities and still didn’t take her in, I’m sorry to hear you had trouble there. I have a few relatives that have had to have dental implants and major work done, so I want to take all the preventative steps possible. A natural alternative like this sounds wonderful, I’ll have to give it a try this week 🙂
I was wondering about the peppermint oil. Is it essential? I am anaphylactic allergic to peppermint. Thank you.
No it’s not essential to the mixture. It is antibacterial and masks the saltiness of the mixture. But it isn’t essential . You should leave it out. The clove oil is also antibacterial, as is the myrrh. If you want another flavour try cinnamon essential oil or even cinnamon powder. Cinnamon is also antibacterial and will mask the flavour of the other ingredients.
I have been using this recipe for the past few days and can already see improvements. My gums no longer bleed when brushing now. I do have a question however; I live in a highly populated area where the water supply is heavily contaminated with fluoride, I tend to avoid drinking water directly from the tap at all costs and choose to drink more milk, juices and home made smoothies. However I cannot avoid the fluoride when drinking the occaisional tea or coffee, etc. Will this be a profound disadvantage to the effectiveness of the toothpaste? Even if I rinse my mouth with pure distilled water when brushing? Also I believe I have a tiny hole in my front bottom tooth which is quite sensitive, can you estimate how long it will take for it to heal while using this recipe? I would prefer it was overlooked by my dentist, rather than have them force any treatment onto it.
Really appreciate all your info and thank you in advance.
Can you filter your water? That would be the best. The Berkey Filter system with a floride filter will remove floride and chlorine from the water.
Just used it today and was using melaleuca toothpaste prior. I must say, before reading your article, my dentist was ready to go HAM with issues in my mouth. Well, I turned to research and natural remedies and a year later, my new dentist was all smiles. Here’s what I used to rebuild my oral issues:
gingivitis-myrrh, tea tree, rosemary, peppermint and lemon EO. Basically added 1-2 drops on my toothbrush, floss pick and in my mouthwash. Some used singlely while others were placed in my mouthwash and held while I did my hair or some other activity.
cavities-working on using your remedy along with the coconut oil
With the EO, I noticed a scary improvement which prior to wiped my ability to smile, now I’m grinning all the time 🙂
Will give update with your remedy after my check up in August 🙂
Also, I forgot to add, where my prior dentist informed me a need for a root canal, unfortunately that tooth fell out two years later, but wait! Another tooth is slowly coming in :-0
Sounds amazing. I can’t wait to hear your results.
I remember reading about a young boy with fillings having his teeth repair themselves and force out his fillings. rawfamily.com who promote green smoothies, was the source.
Is it possible to replace te coconut oil with anything else to make the paste? I’m allergic to tree nuts (including coconut). I’m going to try the powder version but I’m just so used to toothpaste and would prefer to go that route if possible. Thank you!!
I am so very excited to try this. I have already ordered some of the supplies. My teeth have been my “thorn in the flesh” all my life. You have provided so much important information as well as results of this working. I wish I would have heard about this 30 years ago! I am one that takes good care of my teeth, but now I know much more about the cause of my problems. Thank you again for telling us about this.
I’m so happy I found this. Unfortunately I used to have really good teeth but when I finally got insurance I started going to the dentist regularly and they told me I had all these issues. Hundreds of dollars later and after getting my wisdom teeth pulled, even though I had no pain or discomfort whatsoever from any of the things they told me I had wrong, I am now so ready to not see a dentist unless for a routine cleaning. All of my cavities have been filled but I want to do whatever I can to avoid more. Thank you for this post, as it will also hopefully help my sister who doesn’t like or go to the dentist as she should. I will definitely let you know how it all works. I think I only have one oil left to find and I will have all the ingredients. I’m really excited to try this!
I’ve been a dentist for 25 years. There are a few things in this article that really trouble me. 1. Your daughter says she noticed three cavities in her mouth. Unfortunately even a dentist looking into a patient’s mouth cannot see all cavities that may be present. She needs bitewing x rays so the dentist can evaluate how deep the cavities have have progressed into the dentine. 2. Other than cavities, one needs to concern themselves with gum disease. This necessitates scaling to remove tartar deposits. If you haven’t had a cleaning in a decade, chances are you have a large amount of tartar below the gumline tartar which can be a major factor in bone loss around the teeth. 3. I find it impossible that 3 dental offices in town are not accepting new patients. All over Canada and the U.S. there is an oversupply of dentists who are clamoring for new patients. I’m sure if you go into one of those offices and explain your daughter’s situation they’ll be glad to help her out. 4. Your root canal tooth bothering you indicates there is probably a problem with it. Just because the pain went away doesn’t mean everything is ok with it. You’re absolutely right that good brushing and flossing and minimizing sugar and acidic drinks in your diet is essential for good dental health and can greatly decrease progression of existing cavities. However for the aforementioned reasons it definitely is a good idea to have a dentist evaluate your oral health I would say at least once every two years (if you’re taking good care of your teeth at home).
Thanks, Dr. Galo for your input. I appreciate that you cared enough to comment. Unfortunately, living in a small rural community you don’t have the same access to medical or dental care that folks get in the larger centres. Our dentists here were booked last fall. If you are booked that means you can’t take new patients. There’s no room.
I agree with the recommendations to see a dentist regularly, at least for routine cleanings, but I too am having the same problem with no dentists in my area taking new patients. The dentists that take my insurance are all have “closed the door on me” sort of speak. And I’ve looked over an hour away in nearby cities in Northern California. This is very unfortunate and a huge problem with our health system. I cannot afford to pay out of pocket. And to make matters more complicated I have a wisdom tooth that is exposed and has a cavity. I’ll try this natural toothpaste in the meantime, while I wait for the dentists in my area to have openings.
Dr Galo, what do you think of the tooth powder itself and recommendations against fluoride? I am seeing a dentist who recommends fluoride to prevent further cavities in my teeth (and I have no intention to stop seeing a dentist) but I have to say I’m very excited to hear that it may be possible to repair tooth damage using this recipe and the recommendations in the book “Cure Tooth Decay”!
I live in a much more populated area (within an hour of three cities) Have great government insurance and was told by my dentist that the soonest they could get me in for an emergency appointment was over two months away and that I should go to the emergency room to get antibiotics to get me through that time span. Essentially on antibiotics for months. Not going to happen. I reached out to find a new dentist and all of them are excited about a new patient and so proud of themselves for being able to get me in the middle to end of October for an emergency appt. So not necessarily strictly a problem in the small areas. Rather I believe an increase in patients seeking dental care.
Oil pulling might help you with that emergency dental problem. Add a drop of myrrh essential oil to the coconut or sesame oil and you may find it turns around without antibiotics. (just a suggestion, not medical advice.)
I found calcium citrate at my local coop. Same difference?
that works.
Calcium citrate is pretty acidic, not a good substitute for calcium carbonate.
agree
Hello. Thank you for this helpful information.
I have a question regarding the baking soda. My dentist says I have erosion on the back of some of my teeth and suggest I stay away from baking soda. Can anything be used in place of baking soda or can this be taken out of the equation and still be an effective tooth powder??
THanks again.
The baking soda changes the pH of the toothpowder and makes your mouth less acidic. The bacteria that causes cavities grows in an acidic environment. Some folks just use coconut oil to brush their teeth. Salt would be more abrasive than baking soda, so you may want to omit the salt, too.
I noticed in your illustrations that you used a metal spoon to mix the ingredients. However, that removes the very benefits that the bentonite clay provides as it reacts with that metal. It is supposed to react and remove trace metals in your mouth, but if it has already reacted with the metal in the spoon it will not be able to do its magic in your mouth. It is best to use a wooden or plastic spoon. Also needs to be stored in a container that does not have any metal, i.e. the lid.
If I turn this into a toothpaste, what is the best, most safe way to store and use it? Bottles? Tubes? Thanks
I would put it in a glass jar. I don’t know of any refillable toothpaste tubes. But I would suggest several small jars rather than one large jar. The essential oils are antibacterial but smaller jars mean less contamination, as it’s being used.
There are refillable silicon tubes on Amazon. I personally feel that silicon is fine used in a cold or normal temp situation, like this. Not sure about heated use, but that doesn’t arise here in this instance. Just search for silicon tubes on Amazon. I have several for use on aircraft with the new regs. I really like them for toothpaste, as they work just like a tube of commercial stuff!
I have some of those silicone tubes and they would work just fine for toothpaste.
There are silicon tubes that are refillable from Amazon. I got a set of three and it didn’t cost too much. I put my own homemade toothpaste in it and it works great! I’m sure if you searched silicon tubes on Amazon, you will find several options and sizes. I don’t mind using silicon for cold applications, just not sure about hot ones…
I found the silicone tubes after I wrote this post. Yes they are a good option for homemade toothpaste.
This is wonderful, I can’t wait to try it! I believe I read somewhere that the clay will help bind to heavy metals (like fillings) and help remove them. Have you found anything similar in your reseach? Do you happen to know if this recipe minus the eos would be safe for a dog, since they will likely swallow some. One of our rescue dogs has terrible teeth. Thank you for sharing your experiences, knowledge and encouragement here!
It should be fine for the dog without the essential oils. I’ve heard that clay binds to heavy metals but I’m not sure how it would affect fillings.
I just tried your recipe and brushed my teeth with it. I like it very much but I am a little concerned about using myrrh in it because I am breastfeeding. On many websites it says to avoid myrrh while pregnant or breastfeeding. I can’t really figure out if that’s just a concern when taken internally. Do you know more about it? Would you recommend substituting it or omitting myrrh during breastfeeding?
I think you need to talk to your naturopath and get professional advice. But you aren’t swallowing it and the amount is quite minimal. If you are concerned you can certainly omit it.
Can this tooth powder be used by a 5 yr old child? Thanks.
Yes
hi! Thanks for the recipie, I’ll have to try it. Have you ever used Frankincense eo in your toothpaste recipie? I may add it
I use myrrh but I haven’t tried frankincense.
Do you ever sell this toothpaste? Thank you so much for all the information!
No. It is so easy to make. Takes less than 3 minutes for a three month supply. And it’s so cheap to make, too.
Thank you! My daughter and I have started using the most basic homemade toothpaste and have seen tremendous improvements in the color of our teeth and my gums. I’ve been on the look for a more pleasing tooth paste, however. I am excited to try this recipe! Thank you for passing along your knowledge! xo!
seems like an excellent recipe, i must say! i was wondering, if you think it possible to substitute another type of clay? i have what seems to just be called ‘white clay’ (medicinal quality) and also rhassoul… i think i might sub ti tree for clove oil, just as i have the former, and i find that it does help numb dental pain somewhat 🙂
thank you
I can’t speak for the substitutes I purchased the clay just for this recipe. It has minerals that help rebuild the tooth enamel, as well as removing impurities like other clays do. I have used tea tree in my tooth powder, too.
Thanks for posting this – I’ve tried it, and it’s superb! How about adding in some powdered black pepper for more tooth benefits?
That’s the beauty of homemade tooth powder. You can add anything you want to make the recipe distinctly yours. Let me know how it turns out for you.
It was alright, but only with a very small amount of pepper (I had overdone mine after a few tries – so that it eventually overpowered the other ingredients, which was quite bad). I also thought of adding in basil, which is widely known as a powerhouse of minerals and other hidden benefits. Actually, I ended up brushing my teeth about 10 times today… and therefore have to leave further experimenting for tomorrow. 🙂
You’ll have a clean mouth!
I think it is rotten that the dentists wouldn’t make an exception to see your daughter. Thankfully you are so resourceful and able to provide a solution for your family. For those of us with corn allergy there are very few toothpaste options, well mainly just one, that we aren’t reactive to. This would be a much better option. I’ll put it on my list of things to try. Thanks so much for figuring out and sharing the recipe. 🙂
I don’t fault the dentists. We are a small community and don’t have many services. There are doctors within a 3 hour drive, but that’s a bit too far in winter with a mountain pass enroute and she didn’t let me know that there was a problem until September.
I didn’t know that toothpaste had corn in it. No wonder I can’t tolerate it.
Great information. I knew someone had the recipe. It was you.
Thanks for sharing.
ALOHA Doris
I have a quite a few fillings in my mouth, will they work against the minerals
used in the tooth powder?
I have quite a few fillings, too. The unfilled teeth will still be able to absorb minerals but the filled teeth have their dentin drilled out so whereever there is drilling you won’t be able to absorb the minerals however, on the tooth surface where there has been no drilling, you may be able to rebuild the enamel if you also minimize the bad stuff like sugar. It does take some time though — not instant like in the dentist chair.
Where do you get the supplies for the toothpaste recipe. Thanks for that and the other two.
If you click on the links that I provided with the recipe it will take you to the exact place where I purchased each ingredient from. Some of the ingredients are from Mountain Rose Herbs and few came from Amazon. Thanks for asking.