DIY method for making an effective, natural toothpaste at home to assist with the prevention of cavities and tooth remineralization for children and adults.
The article which provided compelling before and after photos of remineralizing cavities generated a number of questions from people interested in more information. In particular, people wanted to know exactly what natural toothpaste was used by the Mom who took the dramatic before and after photos.
I emailed Kristin about this and she graciously sent me the recipe she used.
It is important to note that the toothpaste itself was not totally responsible for the improvement in the cavities shown in Kristin’s photos. It was the dietary changes she made as outlined in the book Cure Tooth Decay that made the big difference.
However, when the diet is right, a natural toothpaste that facilitates the remineralization process can definitely help!
So if you’ve got your dietary ducks in order, then worry about using the proper natural toothpaste. But, if the diet isn’t right, no toothpaste, natural or not, will help resolve the situation.
Here is a brief summary of the changes Kristin made to her son’s diet in order to stop the decay and initiate the remineralization process.
In Kristin’s own words:
My son had just turned 3 years old when we took him in for his first dental exam. They told us he had a stain on his front tooth (which they scraped off and it has not returned) and a tiny cavity that they wanted him to come back a different day to be filled with an amalgam.
We scheduled the appointment even though I was very hesitant. I already knew about healing teeth and decided to give it a try. He has a 6-month dental check-up coming up next month and I’m anxious to know what they say. Unfortunately, we go to a “mainstream” dental office so I bet they will be beside themselves.
She then described the remineralization process.
How I healed his tooth:  We were already a paleo family so it wasn’t like we had to cut out grains/processed foods etc. unfortunately he did consume a lot of dried fruits, nuts, and Larabars and fruit leathers as quick snacks on the go.
I was unaware of the high sugar and phytic acid contents of these foods. so we quickly eliminated them. I began to read Ramiel Nagal’s Cure Tooth Decay book and learned a lot!!
We introduced raw milk and cheese, high vitamin cod liver oil/butter oil blend, cell salts, homemade 24-hour milk kefir, bone broth which is hard to get him to drink, smoothies with cream/raw egg yolks/crushed egg shells/grassfed gelatin/trace mineral drops, butter from grassfed cows, free-range eggs, grass-fed/pastured meats and organ meats hidden in his meals.
I cut out all fruit with the exception of 1 serving of berries or cooked granny smith apples in coconut oil (he was a very very big fruit eater). It only took about a week for him to get use to his new diet.
Natural Remineralizing Toothpaste
This summary is fantastic and hopefully an eye-opener for those who really seek to resolve persistent cavity problems in their home.
Now, onto the natural toothpaste that Kristin used in conjunction with Traditional Diet to resolve her son’s cavity issues.
What if you have no desire to make your own natural toothpaste, however? You are just too busy and one more thing to make is just too much?
In that case, I would suggest the company Orawellness, which makes very high quality, remineralizing tooth gel. Find it here.
Ingredients
6 Tablespoons virgin coconut oil or red palm oil (where to find)
1 Tbl baking soda (cheapest brand is fine … all baking soda is aluminum-free)
1-2 Tbl bentonite clay (brand free of heavy metals)
20-30 drops of peppermint essential oil
5-10 drops of lemon essential oil
30 drops of trace minerals (brand I use)
5 Tbl calcium carbonate (where to find)
Filtered water as needed (vetted water systems to consider)
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients well and store in a small stainless steel jar. If the mixture is too hard or thick, add a few splashes of filtered water to achieve the desired consistency.
Adapted from Wellness Mama’s Squeezable Toothpaste Recipe.
Suggested Use
Brush teeth twice a day with this natural toothpaste. Before bedtime brushing, add one drop of Lugol’s Iodine to the toothbrush.
Follow protocol to achieve desired results but be sure to consult with a dentist, preferably holistic, to ensure that teeth are healthy and any problem with cavities is truly improving and not worsening.
Note that the best results are achieved by flossing teeth with ozonated olive oil after brushing. This is the recommendation of holistic and biological dentists. If you prefer a tooth powder to toothpaste, try this whitening tooth powder recipe.
Need a Holistic, Biological Dentist?
I get many requests about who I recommend as a truly holistic dentist. If you are looking for one, I recommend Dr. Carlo Litano of Natural-Smiles.com – (727) 300-0044.
He sees young children as well as adults and does phone consults for those who are out of town. Be sure to tell Dr. Litano that Sarah, The Healthy Home Economist sent you and get 10% off your first visit!
More Information
More Photographic Proof Cavities Heal (Part 2)
The Disturbing Trend of Minimally Invasive Dentistry
How I Healed My Child’s Cavity
Toddler’s Severe Tooth Decay Halted in 5 Days
Resolving Periodontal Problems with Bone Broth
Coconut Oil Stops Strep Bacteria from Damaging Tooth Enamel
Avoiding Root Canals with Diet
Could the Cause of Your Illness Be Right Under Your Nose?
Hello Sarah,
Thank you for sharing this wonderful information. I am just wondering, can I heal tooth decay naturally even in a child whose diet is limited due to allergies? Thank you for your help!
This is a challenging situation, Irena. I do not know for sure. It’s worth a shot, however, as it really doesn’t take but a month or two to know if things are working. Be sure to keep the child under the care of a preferably holistic dentist to keep tabs on progress and be ready to fill those cavities if necessary.
Does this have to be stored in the fridge or is it ok to store on the counter?
The post mentioned that she used cell salts as part of her treatment. I was curious which one/ones?
thanks Sarah for bringing this much needed topic to light!
I don’t know which ones Kristin used, but traditionally the Calcs are used: calc fluor, calc phos, and calc sulph. I buy my cell salts from 1800homeopathy.com (Luyties brand) because they work better than Hyland’s brand and I prefer the strength choices. I use 6x with my daughter and 12x works better for me.
We’ve consulted with Joette Calabrese(the wonderful WAP friendly homeopath 🙂 and she has always suggested the use of the following:
1. Calc Flour 12x
2. Calc Phos 6x
*4 pellets of each placed in about 4 oz of water makes this very economical. Two to Three sips every day for a few months, and then continue the same for healthy teeth and bones.
Do you know where I can purchase cell salts and trace mineral drops for my 6 year old?
I buy my cell salts from 1800homeopathy.com (Luyties brand).
My son is 3 and has many snall cavities which we have been trying to heal. Right now most of the little cavities remain discolored but hard. Seeing the pictures it looks like the tooth turns white again, so does that mean my son’s cavities are not completely healed or do they remain discolored even after healing?
The discoloration from a cavity does not always disappear … just because it didn’t turn back to white does not mean it didn’t remineralize. This happened with one of my children’s cavities … it hardened up nicely but the discoloration remained. No worries. It was a baby tooth anyway.
Yes, red palm oil is highly antimicrobial. Here’s a post I wrote about this wonderful traditional oil. https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/red-palm-oil-healthy-fat-that-rivals-coconut-oil/
Lugol’s Iodine… What percent?
Thanks for addressing this issue especially for families like ours that are on a very limited budget determined to eat right & be self-sustaining in as much as we can. I finally settled on this tooth powder mix after trying several others found on the net & my own mixtures based on what I found each ingredient was for. Here’s what I use now: Equal parts of bentonite clay, baking soda, dolomite & activated charcoal, 1/2 part acerola (Vit. C) then to taste, oil (all or one of peppermint, clove and myrrh), xylitol or stevia, celtic or mineral salt of some kind, cayenne (for bleeding).
Can you change up the essential oils if you want to or leave them out altogether? I don’t like fragrances of any kind even if natural.
Yes, you can. I don’t particularly care for fragrances either especially in personal care products.
Why doesn’t this post say where the toothpaste recipe came from? As soon as I saw it I recognized that this is the Remineralizing Toothpaste recipe from Wellness Mama (wellnessmama.com), I know because I make it and use it myself.
You can find it here: http://wellnessmama.com/8780/squeezable-homemade-toothpaste/
Let’s give credit where it’s due: Katie the Wellness Mama invented this toothpaste recipe. I’m just a loyal fan of several nutrition blogs, so I’d hate to see any plagiarization between them.
Thanks for that Tarah … I was not aware of this particular recipe. I will link over since this is a variation but you’re right, after comparing the two, they are quite similar. As someone who has my recipes and posts plagiarized on a regular basis, I understand the concern. Appreciate the heads up!
Thank you Sarah! Keep up the great work, I love referring people to your blog!
I have not been able to taste much food in recent years. Could it be a dental issue? Do you have any blogs on your thots regarding Wheat Belly program? Thks,!! Love your posts!
Hi Marilyn, taste is very closely related to smell, so I would suggest a potential sinus issue? Have you seen an ENT doctor about it?
I have a number of posts about wheat … what kind to avoid and what kind is fine to eat if you tolerate gluten. Not everyone needs to avoid wheat to have a flat belly. I would suggest using the search bar at the top of the blog to find articles of interest in this area.