Don’t look for actress Julia Roberts to be pitching toothpaste on TV anytime soon.
In a surprising tidbit of information about her personal care routine, the Oscar-winning actress revealed that she does not use toothpaste to maintain the beautiful smile that made her famous.
What’s more, she doesn’t use any of the natural brands of toothpaste that many consumers are switching to as they discover the many dangerous chemicals and other additives contained in conventional toothpaste.
In an interview with InStyle magazine, Ms. Roberts shocked the house by revealing that she uses a humble dollop of baking soda to brush her teeth.
Her reasons?
I brush [my teeth] with baking soda. [My grandfather] would put a big heaping mound of it on his toothbrush. He had only one cavity in his entire life.
What Ms. Roberts may not realize is that her grandfather was onto something. Many top holistic dentists recommend baking soda mixed with a bit of sea salt as the best way to keep those pearly whites as well as the gums happy and healthy for life.
My own family uses a baking soda, sea salt, hydrogen peroxide mixture, called “The Secret” recommended by a well known holistic dentist who discussed it at a seminar on nontoxic dentistry that I attended some years ago. We’ve used it for years with wonderful results!
Natural toothpaste, while nontoxic, frequently contain glycerin which sticks to teeth and inhibits remineralization and therefore actually contributes to cavity formation!
Another option for those who don’t tolerate baking soda and want to avoid toothpaste is a no glycerin, no fluoride tooth gel complete with teeth and gum strengthening herbs. This type of gel (find it here) is also safe for those with mercury-based amalgam fillings.
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This is great timing! I just bought some items to make my own toothpaste with, after I discovered the ‘natural’ toothpaste I bought did indeed contain glycerin. 🙁
Does anyone know how to get rid of white spots on teeth? I read something about a cal/mag supplement, but need more help with that. They sure can ruin a smile. Hate fluoride! Thanks so much.
so it’s baking soda with sea salt… got to try that.
Sara, perhaps a better or equivalent alternative to baking soda is bar soap. Dr. Judd is a good source.
We have been using it for years and my dental hygenist noticed a considerable improvement after we first began. WE use Dr. Bonner’s bar soap. Any type will do.
Life is good!!
Meechie … as you point out, we are all different and have our own experiences. However I don’t put all faith in any one source, doctor or blogger. And I’m sorry but when did become ‘ok’ to put others down because of sharing your experience? Basically, it’s one thing to share and shed insight – it’s another to take cheep shots because your experience is that: yours.
I’m passionate about alternative means vs. modern medicine, but I’m not tossing cheep, disrespectful shots to those around me that don’t understand alternative healing or simply prefer modern medicine.
And to the author of this blog~ those type of cheep shots you deem as your own personal insight/ feelings will not win your audience to see your side only. I follow this page because there has been some good info, but I loose respect on articles such as this. And as I’m in a different area, much of what is posted doesn’t serve me or what I have available.
I’ll point out – your ‘about page’ states: “Unbiased Health Info you can rely on”
It becomes BIASED when you inject your personal views on the topics.
I remember my Grandpa doing this too.
I wouldn’t use A&H or store brand baking soda for anything other than cleaning, because it’s processed. I buy Bob’s Red Mill. Baking soda does *not* have aluminum. A helpful post about everything you wanted to know about baking soda. http://www.crunchybetty.com/the-great-baking-soda-anti-hoax
I use peppermint oil and a tad of peroxide.
My whole family and I have switched our toothbrushes to Norwex toothbrushes and now use only water to brush our teeth. Our teeth are cleaner than ever and my daughter who have had issues with plaque built up for years… her plaque was gone the day she switched to a Norwex toothbrush.
The toothbrush has silver on the head and the silver ions cleanse the toothbrush between uses so that whenever you reach for your toothbrush, it’s like using a brand new one.
I sell Norwex now and one of my client’s dentist was begging her to share what she had been doing differently (And it only had been a few weeks that she had switched toothbrushes!)
They work so well in my opinion and I love not having to buy or make toothpaste. My kids love just using water too! ;P
Hmmm….. I always thought it was Baking Powder that had aluminum, not baking soda. There is a big difference. I *think* that Arm and Hammer baking soda is just as good as any other brand. It’s the baking POWDER that you have to watch out for.
I use baking soda daily. We actually get InStyle @ my work and I read the article. She goes on to say that she uses Arm and Hammer toothpaste – she is happy somebody put baking soda in toothpastem and also states she has also gone gluten free. I must have missed the soy milk part.