I Switched Toothpaste over avocados. At $3 a pop, it’s time to get creative with my budget if I’m going to keep my kids reveling in their creamy green goodness. Our homemade deodorant recipe works better than the “natural” stuff and costs pennies on the dollar, so I recently decided to tackle toothpaste (actually, tooth SUDS) and tooth brightener, too!
Why tooth suds, you ask? Good question!
By now you probably already know that prior to 1938 fluoride was exclusively sold as rat poison and has since been linked to lowered IQ, weakened bones, thyroid suppression, lowered metabolic function, and Alzheimers. (source) All experts agree that this stuff is not for babies – most of us would go further and say it’s not for anyone! Unfortunately, most commercial toothpaste manufacturers – even many of the “natural” ones – contain fluoride AND sodium lauryl sulfate (a foaming agent).
I’m sure there are some toothpastes out there that don’t contain toxic ingredients, but actually – toothpaste itself can be a problem!
This liquid tooth cleaner leaves your mouth feeling clean and minty . . . or orange-y, or whatever flavor you choose. Here’s what Kristine had to say about it:
Click here for the tooth suds recipe
My toddler loves the flavor of this recipe so much he tries to eat it. I don’t let him, but it is pretty good! It’s also perfect for traveling because it doesn’t leak.
Click here for my homemade tooth powder recipe.
This toothpaste scrub recipe was sent in by a reader (thanks Nicole!). I use it about once a week to keep stains from building up.
I know I look like I just ate a bunch of Cheetos, but you truly can whiten teeth naturally with turmeric. Pinky swear.
This homemade mouthwash recipe is easy to make and incorporates natural ingredients that support a healthy mouth.
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