Making Your Own Toothpaste and Tooth Powder

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Posted April 15, 2005

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Making Your Own Toothpaste and Tooth Powder

Taken from the Article; PENNYWISE TOOTH CLEANSERS by Thomas W. KingOriginally published in the January / February 1975 issue of THE MOTHER EARTH NEWS

Proctor and Gamble and Lever Brothers-and any number of other manufacturers-would like us to believe that the only proper way to care for our teeth is with expensive, highly flavored toothpastes that come in non-biodegradable, throwaway, zinc-and-lead (Now plastic -ed.) tubes.'Tain't so !

There are effective, low-cost alternatives to that aromatic goo-in-a-tube you find on supermarket shelves. Our family has been making and using its own toothpastes and powders for years...and we've enjoyed excellent dental health, too. You and your clan can save a significant amount of money-and at the same time keep your teeth and gums in good shape-by kicking the Madison Avenue habit and choosing to follow a few simple rules:

MAKE THE MOST OF BRUSHING. The actual mechanical brushing and flossing of your teeth and gums is much more important than which (if any) cleaning agent is employed. Don't take brushing lightly...go at it with a vengeance. Keep your Py-Co-Pay, or whatever, relatively dry and scrub your teeth thoroughly for at least two-and-a-half minutes, three times a day. Don't waste whatever dentifrice you use ... in the long run, you and your budget will be healthier.

USE TOOTH POWDER. The dry dental powders that currently seem to be out of vogue are fairly inexpensive and come in refillable dispensers. The products are mostly made of chalk (a mild abrasive), flavoring and a small amount of soap dust for cleansing purposes. Just shake a nickel-sized amount into the palm of your hand, dip a dampened brush into the substance and scrub your choppers vigorously.

MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTH POWDER. Thoroughly mix 3 parts baking soda (the cleanser and sweetener) with part salt (the abrasive) and funnel the compound into a short small-mouthed container such as a pop or beer bottle. You'll find that the creation has a satisfying, different taste and leaves your mouth feeling very fresh and soothed. If you'd like, add a few drops of peppermint or wintergreen oil to the concoction - or mix the home "brew" half-and-half with a commercial tooth powder - to give the dentifrice a more pleasant flavor. More Household Ingredients | Formula Submissions.

MAKE YOUR OWN TOOTHPASTE. This formula is simply an extension of the tooth powder recipe: To each half cup of homemade powder, add 3 teaspoons of glycerin, 10-20 drops of flavoring (peppermint, wintergreen, anise, cinnamon or whatever) and 1 drop of food coloring. Mix the ingredients thoroughly in a bowl and add just enough water to make the concoction "tooth-pastey". Spoon the substance into a small refillable plastic squeeze bottle or any container that dispenses easily and won't leak. VoilÁ! Toothpaste! The amount of glycerin you add will control the "pastiness" of the cleanser and obviously the type of flavoring will determine the taste. Both ingredients are inexpensive and available at any drugstore. Your neighborhood grocer, of course, can supply you with salt, food coloring and baking soda.

Commercial toothpastes generally incorporate a slick, easy flowing combination of chalk, soap, glycerin and flavorings. Your homemade creation won't be as smooth...but I know you'll find it more satisfying, less wasteful and - above all - less expensive. You'll be able to make a year's supply of toothpaste (for a family of four) at a total cost of around a buck and a half (...maybe a little more by 2004 standards. -ed.).

The formulas I've outlined here have worked well for my family...but don't be afraid to experiment and work up your own recipes. You could, for example, add a very small amount of Basic-H (a Shaklee organic product) or powdered soap to give your home dentifrice extra cleaning power. We've never found this necessary, but it should work.

A little experience and imagination can go a long way. See what you can do to produce your own homemade million-dollar smiles...

Editor's Note: My daughter and I made some toothpaste this past weekend. I must say that if you decide to try it, you may have to do some experimenting, as we did. I found that the glycerin called for in the recipe is not enough. We also cut back on the salt, and didn't use any food coloring. My daughter picked out some cinnamon extract instead of the mint flavoring, which I would've preferred. If you go with cinnamon, use it sparingly!!! I went to three different drugstores before I found what I needed. The last one, a local family pharmacy, had everything on the shelves. The first two were chain stores.

I have to say, brushing with our homemade toothpaste was an experience, but I have never had my mouth feel fresher, and have that feeling last so long into the day (no, it wasn't the cinnamon...). I spent around $7.00, and I feel that there is enough left over ingredients to last at least six months or more.

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Make your own toothpasteMany health-care products such as toothpaste, shampoo and skin lotion are made by chemical engineers. Try making your own tasty, natural toothpaste that will clean your teeth and protect them from decay. Ask a parent to help you to make sure you collect the proper ingredients. Materials

10 ml gelatin 500 ml hot water baking soda oil of peppermint chlorophyll drops oil of licorice, fennel or anise food colouring small container with lid spoon

Instructions

Mix 10 ml of gelatin with 500 ml of hot water in a small bowl and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Then let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.

Add enough baking soda to give the gelatin an abrasive feel and pasty texture.

Mix your toothpaste, testing different amounts of some or all of the remaining ingredients: chlorophyll drops, oil of peppermint, oil of licorice, and food colouring. This testing is what chemical engineers must do to create new health-care products.

(Source: Gear Up for Fun - The Association for the Promotion and Advancement of Science Education)

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Here are instructions for making your own toothpaste: Make Your Own Toothpaste By ThriftyFun.com Making your own toothpaste is both easy and cheap. Ingredients: - 1 cup baking soda - 1/3 cup salt - 3 teaspoons glycerin - Flavoring for taste (Wintergreen or Peppermint Oil) Directions: Mix baking soda and salt together. Then add 3 teaspoons of glycerin and mix thoroughly. Add flavoring to taste. 5 to 10 drops will usually work. Find out what is best for you. Put paste into a squeeze bottle. Use as you would commercial toothpaste. You can also add a drop of food coloring to add a little color. Add a little more glycerin for thicker toothpaste. About the Author: ThriftyFun.com publishes the Daily Thrifty Tips newsletter. http://www.thriftyfun.com

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Dear :

Is it possible to make toothpaste with supplies already located in a household?

KristenGardiner, Maine

Dear Kristen:

According to various web sites, you can make effective and economical toothpaste from ingredients you may have around the house or ones you can usually find at a drugstore or supermarket. Searching on homemade toothpaste led to several recipes.

The basis for most homemade tooth cleansers is baking soda. Just mix it with a few drops of water, dunk your toothbrush in the paste, and brush your teeth. Another recipe calls for mixing three parts baking soda to one part salt for a more abrasive toothpaste -- better for scrubbing debris off your choppers. For extra whitening power, put a few drops of hydrogen peroxide in the baking soda. Some chemicals commonly found in commercial toothpastes can be found at home. Calcium carbonate is an abrasive mineral used in many toothpastes -- at home, you can use finely powdered, unflavored Tums antacid. Add that to the cleaning agent, sodium bicarbonate (good old baking soda again), mix with a little bit of water, and you have paste for your teeth. If you prefer a thicker paste consistency, try adding a little glycerin to any of the baking soda mixes. Glycerin is often available in drugstores. For a minty fresh taste, add peppermint or wintergreen oil or even cinnamon extract, flavoring ingredients which can be found at grocery stores. =================================== http://www.naturalfamilyonline.com/NFL/20045_maketoothpaste.htm Make Your Own ToothpasteBy ThriftyFun.com

Making your own toothpaste is both easy and cheap.

1 cup baking soda 1/3 cup salt 3 teaspoons glycerin Flavoring for taste (wintergreen or peppermint oil)

Mix baking soda and salt together. Add 3 teaspoons of glycerin and mix thoroughly. Add flavoring to taste; five to 10 drops usually works, but find out what is best for you. Put paste into a squeeze bottle. Use as you would commercial toothpaste.

You can add a drop of food coloring to add a little color. Add a little more glycerin for thicker toothpaste.

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By ThriftyFun.com

Making your own toothpaste is both easy and cheap. Ingredients: - 1 cup baking soda - 1/3 cup salt - 3 teaspoons glycerin - Flavoring for taste (Wintergreen or Peppermint Oil) Directions: Mix baking soda and salt together. Then add 3 teaspoons of glycerin and mix thourally. Add flavoring to taste. 5 to 10 drops will usually work. Find out what is best for you. Put paste into a squeeze bottle. Use as you would commercial toothpaste. You can also add a drop of food coloring to add a little color. Add a little more glycerin for thicker toothpaste.

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