Do you ever think about the ingredients in things like toothpaste?

You would be surprised if you do a little research how many harmful chemicals you are putting in your mouth when you brush your teeth!

We like Dessert Essence brand toothpaste, but we also make homemade toothpaste that we use too.

I like to use this homemade toothpaste just several times a week as a tooth whitener, as I feel the baking soda in it may be too abrasive to maintain healthy tooth enamel.

I got this recipe years ago from a friend, and I do not know its original source.

Homemade Toothpaste

6 tsp baking soda
1/3 tsp real salt
4 tsp coconut oil
15 drops peppermint essential oil

Mix in a small container like a baby food jar. It is better to store this in glass. Make one jar per person. Dip a wet toothbrush in the jar to gather some toothpaste on the brush, and brush teeth as you normally would, rinsing well when finished.

**Coconut oil melts when warm. You will want to use somewhat softened but not melted oil for this recipe. This toothpaste needs to stay somewhat cool to keep a consistency of toothpaste, because if it gets too warm the oil will melt.

Enjoy!!