DIY Toothpaste.. Yes or No?

A resounding yes, and let me explain why by sharing my experience.

I have very sensitive teeth, and have been using toothpaste for sensitive teeth for years. I notice a difference when I try to go back to regular toothpaste, but even with the "sensitive teeth" toothpaste, my teeth are still very, very...well, sensitive.

When I began reading about Bentonite clay, and its ability to remineralize teeth, it caught my attention. So far, I've only tried one DIY toothpaste, and it took some getting used to, but let me tell ya! I noticed a huge improvement in my teeth within the first two weeks!!  And now, I prefer the flavor over store-bought toothpaste.

Why did it take some getting used to, you ask? Well, it isn't as sweet as store-bought toothpaste, and it has baking soda in it, which has a distinct flavor.

Yep, folks, it's GREEN!

Looks yummy, doesn't it?

KEEP READING, I promise this has a happy ending! :)

Now, I have an issue with all of the chemicals being added into our daily necessities, and I don't know about you, but I can't read or pronounce the ingredients in the typical tube of toothpaste (and it's not because of my less-than-perfect eyesight).  :)

So, being excited about this journey to make some changes in my personal care, this seemed a natural (ha, no pun intended!) next step.

I'm not creative enough to come up with the recipe on my own, so with the help of Pinterest, I found this blog and bless the woman who wrote it and provided her wisdom to the rest of us! It has changed my mouth! THANK YOU!!  Below are the directions she has provided for making this tooth paste yourself.  Be sure to visit her site for much better pictures of this DIY process. :)

MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTH PASTE:

• 4 Tablespoons Coconut oil, whipped or melted

• 2 Tablespoons Bentonite Clay

• 2 Tablespoons Baking Soda

• 1/2 Teaspoon Natural Green Stevia

• 10-15 Drops of Peppermint Essential Oil

DirectionsCombine all ingredients until smooth and blended (I used my food processor to mix them up and it helped to create a smoother texture). You may add more coconut oil or dry ingredients to create a paste with a texture you prefer.
To use, just spread a small amount of tooth scrub on your tooth-brush and brush your teeth like you would with tooth paste. Store in an airtight container.

Green teeth, from the natural Stevia in the paste...  the kids think this is hilarious!

Alllllll clean!  Quite the transformation, if I do say so myself! 

Thanks for reading. I'd love to hear about your experiences with toothpaste, homemade or otherwise, and/or tooth powder. Feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. Testimonials are always nice as well!

Till next time...