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?
2 questions. Thank you! I just made it for me and want to try on my son who has a soft spot that the dentist wants to drill. I assume you rinse after brushing? And would you recommend leaving on the soft spot and not rinsing right away?
NEVER use Palm Oil!
Why? I think we’re talking about Red Palm Oil which is different than regular Palm oil/shortening? Can someone clarify?
Copied from another site.
…” There are two things that you can be certain of when it comes to palm oil: 1) business is booming and 2) orangutans hate palm oil (if they could speak to us, I’m confident that’s what they would say). We can now add another certainty to that: palm oil causes low-grade inflammation that is linked to insulin resistance, obesity and other metabolic diseases that are partially mediated by our resident gut microbes.
Palm oil is touted as a panacea for everything ranging from a route out of poverty for small-scale farmers, a sustainable biofuel, and for its powerful nutritional virtues. However, palm oil plantations are linked to unsustainable deforestation throughout the world – that aside from the obvious biosphere issues – is reducing livable habitat for orangutans to the point that some are calling it genocide.
Palm-oil
Source: FAO
Consumer demand – or maybe that should be manufacturer demand – for palm oil has resulted in palm oil in one of every two packaged products in the super market! You can find it in baked goods, cereals, crisps, sweets, margarine and popular soaps and cosmetics – to name a few. Often listed under a dizzying number of names, like palmate and Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, it’s not always easy to spot. Red palm oil has become very popular among the more affluent, both for its taste, cool red color, and superior antioxidant load. The Red palm oil is derived from the fleshy part of the fruit – hence its red color – while the clear stuff comes from the whitish kernel in the center. Or you can refine Red palm oil down to a clear version (but in the process, you lose some of the goodness)….”
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So It’s mostly a environmental issue here, as you’re not really swallowing the oil.
Many years ago there were headlines that dolomite contains lead.
Check with the manufacturer to make sure their dolomite is lab tested… and get proof from them with paperwork to show it.
Hello, I’m concerned about using this since I have fillings. I know you aren’t supposed to oil pull with them, so wouldn’t the oil and the clay do the same thing here (pull out the toxins)? I would really appreciate an answer because I need remineralization but don’t want to put toxins in my body due to an autoimmune condition. Thanks!
It’s a catch 22 in this situation. I would consult a holistic dentist about what the best approach would be for you.
I have fillings and I do oil pulling once a week, and I use this same type of toothpaste and I’ve never had a problem with my cavities coming out.
I use Vita-Mry……absolutely love the clove oil in it. Any thoughts on this?
Could you use Fullers Earth clay instead of Bentonite Clay? And wintergreen oil instead of pepperment oil? Only reason I ask is I have it on hand and thought I had the other:)
Can I use cinnamon essential oil instead of peppermint?! I HATE peppermint flavored toothpaste. I buy Close-up, because of that reason. I’m just wondering how much cinnamon oil to use.. will 30 drops be too strong ?! Thanks in advance.
Absolutely!!!
I’ve made this and have started using it!! However, I’ve thought of something that’s concerning me… I have a couple metal fillings. Is it okay that I am using this since it has the clay in it? I’m wondering if it would be drawing out the toxins in the mercury. Which is now leading me to wondering if that is the case, is coconut oil okay or oil pulling for that matter? And I’ve recently been trying to whiten my teeth with activated charcoal, but maybe that is not okay either. Oh my!! I would greatly appreciate your opinion Sarah!!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I should definitely try this as I have 3 or possibly more cavities. BUT, I have one hesitation about this… I’m 4 1/2 months pregnant, is it safe for me to take this??? Please answer. Thank you !
calcium carbonate has lead in it, be care. Google it if you need to know more.
Not the dolomite brand linked to in this post. It is tested to be lead free.