From time to time I get comments from friends and family about how white my teeth are, which is always a nice compliment to hear! I started getting these compliments shortly after I switched from using generic store bought toothpaste to a healthy homemade toothpaste I make in less then 5 minutes. I had read articles claiming that store bought toothpaste (most of which includes fluoride) is toxic, which inspired me to explore another option. Below this picture of me and my pearly whites is the recipe.
Ingredients:
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Turmeric Powder
Baking Soda
Instructions:
Put 2 tablespoons of both the coconut oil and baking soda in a bowl, along with 1 teaspoon of the turmeric powder. Thoroughly mix with a spoon until you get a smooth paste-like consistency.
Optional:
I like the flavor of the toothpaste as is, but some people may not. If you want a more "toothpaste like" flavor get some peppermint extract and mix in 10-15 drops into the toothpaste.
Take it to the next level:
Get a Sonicare electronic toothbrush. The prices of these have come down a lot over the past couple of years and they are worth every penny. I use one and I can really feel it working my teeth and gums, it does all of the work for you, just glide it along your teeth.
Comment if you have any questions or if you try this recipe let me know what you think...
Never stop improving & take care!
-The HIDR8R