Most toothpastes have sugar.  And, no, you don’t plan to swallow it but sometimes you do.  It’s bad for your teeth as well.Why not eliminate it all together? Discover the amazing clean feeling of Coconut Oil and baking Soda.

INGREDIENTS

 

1 cup Coconut Oil

3 tablespoons of Baking Soda

A Jar with a Lid

 

DIRECTIONS

Fill jar about 1/3 with coconut oil

Add one tablespoon of baking soda

Set jar in hot water being very careful not to get water in the jar

As the oil melts stir in the baking soda

Add about 1/3 more coconut oil and another Tbs of baking soda

Stir thoroughly

Add the rest of the oil and soda and stir well

To use:  Dip mixture out with a clean spoon and brush your teeth.

You will never want to go back to regular toothpaste.

Caveat:  If you live in a cold climate you will need to keep a drain cleaner handy when its cold

Coconut oil hardens when it’s cold.  If your drain begins to stop up, just use a little drain cleaner and it will be fine.