Friday Favorites – Coconut Oil Toothpaste!

One of my favorite things on this planet is coconut oil. It has recently become a very popular thing online, and quite often I see articles written about the benefits and many uses for coconut oil. Those uses are very true! Today, though I want to talk about one way that I use coconut oil – as toothpaste. Then I’ll share with you how I make it.

My Decision to Try Coconut Oil as a Toothpaste

Several years ago, I read an article about coconut oil, and the individual who wrote the article shared how they’d made their own toothpaste for years and how much their dental health had changed. I saw the ingredients for the toothpaste, and was convinced that it was easy enough and didn’t require so many ingredients, so I had to try it!

The results were remarkable. The first time I brushed my teeth, my teeth instantly felt so smooth. I continued using it, and when it was time for my dental hygiene appointment, my hygienist was shocked. She didn’t need to scrape away any tartar, because there was none! She looked at me like I was an enigma. I FELT like I was an enigma. 😀 She asked me what had changed, and I told her. I remember the silence and wondered if she was doubting me or if she was in shock! No matter which it was, the fact remained that my teeth were in fantastic health.

The Ingredients

Making the toothpaste is so easy. There’s no big secret, and it is made quickly.

These are the ingredients that I use: SweetLeaf Stevia (no fillers–just the Stevia powder), Thieves essential oil by YoungLiving, coconut oil, baking soda.

For the container, I use these 4 oz. glass jelly jars by Ball. They’re perfect!

Step One

I spoon enough coconut oil into my jar to fill it halfway. The equivalent is probably two heaping tablespoons. If you prefer a creamier consistency, you can fill the jar three-quarters’ full. It will mean that you have less baking soda in your recipe, but it won’t clean your teeth any less without as much in it.

 

Step Two

Add the baking soda. I fill it to the amount you see, not all the way to the top of the jar. It probably is the equivalent of a tablespoon and a half, if I guessed.

Mix the coconut oil and baking soda together, making sure that all of it is equally mixed. The baking soda will be quite salty, so you don’t want a hunk of that unmixed, especially if you have a strong gag reflex. lol

Step Three

At this point, I add the Stevia powder. I use half a packet, sometimes more if I find that the mixture is too salty.

Stevia isn’t a necessary ingredient. It just calms the salty tang of the toothpaste. If you don’t have any at home, it’s not a required part of the toothpaste recipe.

Stir it in. At this point, you may be finished with your toothpaste.

Step Four

Another option for your toothpaste is the use of essential oil. I use Thieves oil, which is antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral. Thieves is a blend of cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus, and rosemary. You can use any oil you’d like or none at all.

I use about 13-15 drops (with this recipe, I used 16) and mix it well.

After I’ve mixed, I scrape the remaining toothpaste off of my spoon into the container. I don’t waste a single bit!

If you’ve considered trying homemade toothpaste, I hope this encourages you to do that. It’s so easy, and it’s good for your oral health.