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?
Has anyone actually tried this toothpaste???
Calcium carbonate… inorganic compound that can kill you?
Hi there! I am ashamed to admit that my children’s diets have not been great….really they’ve been awful. My just turned 4 year old daughter has two holes in one of her teeth and obvious tooth decay in a couple other teeth.
Can this be healed? I do not trust the dentists and have no idea what to do! Raw milk is not legal here in Montana. What should I do?!
My 20 year old son is dealing with soft and deteriorating enamel from over-prescribed antibiotics during the first 3 years of his life. He has never had a cavity, his teeth have always been straight and he endured six years of orthodontics to fix a bite problem. All of this and I am terrified he will lose his teeth because of what’s happening now with the enamel. I am reading everything I can about healing and remineralizing teeth, but have you ever heard of that working in this type of case? Do we have options?
My lower first molars have all of the cavities. I looked at a reflexology chart and they correspond to my lungs which makes sense because I abuse my lungs on a daily basis. I can no longer eat sprouted nuts or dried fruit because they hurt. I attribute most of the problem to “daily lung abuse” *cough* ;/ and nuts/dried fruit. The rest of my teeth are perfect though. I am going to treat my cavities like cancer because if I don’t, they will fall out and my vanity will die with it. I have to stop all bad habits/addictions right now.
I have cavity in my teeth , can I relief from Cavity by naturaly
Hi , my son has really healthy teeth but had injured and fractured one of the front teeth horizontally below the gum line . I’m very very worried about his tooth and I’m wondering if it’d can be healed . The fracture is inside the cum and the doctor has splinted it to keep the tooth in place. What are the chances of the fracture healing completely ?
You can’t fix a fractured tooth with diet. You will need dental intervention to fix the tooth.
Is using clay on a mother’s teeth while nursing, safe for baby 1 1/2? Does the minimal amount of lead found in the clay go to the baby? Is this safe to use while pregnant too?
Try an ionic toothbrush! I’ve only found them on Amazon. Not electric, they have a metal strip that conducts the charge that you don’t feel. Read the comment section there. My husband and I are amazed at how much whiter our teeth are…and no plaque!
You cannot cure cavities. While I like the idea of homemade toothpaste, this and all other toothpastes CANNOT CURE CAVITIES! Ask any dentist. They will tell you the truth. Nothing can cure cavities.
If you ask dentist, they are surely going to say it doesnt heal because then no one will go to them. Thr fact is it does heal. These are thousands years old proven practices which has been working..
It’s funny because I read years ago about the tooth being the only body part that can’t heal itself. I went to a new dentist after that l and he kept saying how well.l kept my teeth were and how I had no tartar and asked what toothpaste I used. I told him a didn’t use fluoride. He told me that was good that I didn’t and said I had a small cavity and that we should wait to do anything because my tooth might heal and remineralize itself. I was so shocked that he told me this and read up about healing cavities, I decided to keep him as my dentist because he wasn’t one who is just in it for the money.