Brush Your Teeth With A Natural Toothpaste
Have you ever used a natural toothpaste? Although conventional oral hygiene products give us a feeling of freshness immediately after use, in the long run they weaken the natural means of defense of the oral cavity.
By using commercial products, we can increase the risk of developing various oral health problems, such as cavities, gingivitis or infections.
Instead of commercial oral hygiene products, you can opt for natural, cheap and ecological products. They are prepared with ingredients that maintain the natural balance of the oral cavity and have therapeutic properties for the teeth.
In the following we will present you some of the most useful ingredients to prepare an effective natural toothpaste, but also some natural alternatives for other oral hygiene products.
4 ideal ingredients to prepare a natural toothpaste
White clay (bentonite)
White clay is a basic ingredient for any natural toothpaste. It has the following beneficial properties:
- Cleaning properties
- Alkalizing properties
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Remineralization properties
Don’t hesitate to use white clay to clean your teeth, but be careful what you buy. There are several types of white clay, and some of them contain toxic ingredients for the mucous membranes inside the oral cavity.
Make sure that the clay you use has a very fine texture, so that it does not affect your tooth enamel. You can apply white clay directly on the toothbrush or you can combine it with the ingredients we are going to present to you.
Turmeric
This yellow spice offers many health benefits, including oral health. Here are some of them:
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Antioxidant properties
- Whitening properties
- Antiseptic properties
Use a little turmeric to brush your teeth for two minutes, then rinse your mouth with water. Another option is to combine this spice with white clay, so that you get a natural and effective toothpaste.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil has many ideal medicinal properties for any natural toothpaste. This ingredient gives the paste a gel-like texture, making it much easier to use.
In addition to its fine texture and tropical aroma, coconut oil also contains lauric acid, a component that prevents the development of cavities and tartar.
To prepare a natural toothpaste with this ingredient, we recommend that you use only extra virgin coconut oil, because refined oils lose all their beneficial properties and, in the long run, can even become toxic.
Baking soda
Baking soda is a traditional natural bleach that whitens teeth and relieves gum inflammation. Do not use this product excessively as it may damage the tooth enamel.
To prepare an effective natural toothpaste, use a small amount of baking soda. Grind this product or dilute it in a liquid, then combine it with other ingredients until you get a paste with a very fine texture.
2 natural alternatives for mouthwash
Thyme infusion
The next product is a natural mouthwash that provides us with all the incredible benefits of thyme. All you have to do is prepare a concentrated thyme infusion, which you can keep in the fridge for up to four days.
If you rinse your mouth with this infusion after you have thoroughly cleaned your teeth with a natural toothpaste, you will benefit from the antiseptic and anti-aging properties of thyme.
Thyme tea provides protection against infections or canker sores. We advise you to use it especially if your gums bleed very easily.
Sea water
Sea water is a natural alternative to ordinary mouthwash. This liquid has remineralization and alkalizing abilities.
Mix 500 ml of sea water with 2.5 l of normal water, these proportions being ideal to maintain the natural pH of the oral cavity. This way, the taste of the mixture will not seem very salty.
There is no need to put this natural mouthwash in the refrigerator as there is no risk of spoilage.
A natural alternative to teeth whitening solutions
Banana peels
Have you ever heard of this surprising house trick? Although most of us are used to throwing banana peels in the trash, this product can help us whiten our teeth naturally.
All you have to do is brush your teeth with the inside of a banana peel every day for two minutes, then brush your teeth as usual. Thanks to the content of salicylic acid and citric acid in banana peels, tartar and any stains that cover your teeth will gradually disappear, and your teeth will be white and shiny again.
