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Commercial toothpaste contains formaldehyde, detergent, paraffin, chalk, titanium dioxide, and saccharin. Why would yo want any of these ingredients in your mouth? Homemade toothpaste is much better than commercial toothpaste. First, it is more cost effective. You can make the same amount of toothpaste in a $5.00 tube of toothpaste for about $1.00 using these ingredients. Second, if you make your own toothpaste, you will know exactly what is in it. Baking Soda is a neutralizing agent and helps rid the mouth of odors as well as cleaning the teeth and it is much milder than the chemicals in commercial toothpaste. When I started using homemade toothpaste, I couldn't believe how much cleaner and whiter my teeth were and how much fresher my mouth felt. |
Step 1![]() Ingredients 2 cups Baking Soda - cleaning & whitening agent
1/4 cup Hydrogen Peroxide - kills bacteria but it is optional; if you omit it, use 1/2 cup water instead of 1/4 cup
1/4 cup Water 3 Tbsp Food-grade Glycerin - sweetener 10 drops Peppermint Oil - flavor You can use any oil you prefer |
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Step 3![]() Mix with a fork until well blended. |
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