Virtually all commercial toothpastes contain one or both of two problematic ingredients: fluoride and glycerin, as well as many other toxic additives. Fluoride, a mining by-product, is one of the bigger scams perpetrated on an unwitting public. Instead of being beneficial it actually damages teeth. Glycerin coats the enamel and prevents natural re-mineralization of teeth.
The solution may be making your own tooth paste or tooth cleanser at home.
Here are some recipes you can make at home which contain neither fluoride or glycerin:
Simple Mint Toothpaste
Ingredients:
Bicarbonate of soda
Salt
Water
Bentonite clay powder
Peppermint oil
Directions:
Mix 3 parts bicarbonate of soda with one part salt. Add 3 tsp of bentonite clay for every 1/4 cup of this mixture, and then add enough water to make a thick paste. Add a few drops of peppermint oil for better taste.
Herbal Mint Toothpaste Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp peppermint oil
1/4 tsp spearmint
1/4 cup arrowroot
1/4 cup powdered orrisroot
1/4 cup water
1 tsp ground sage
Directions:
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Add water until paste is desired thickness/consistency. Store at room temperature in a tightly covered jar.
Substitute 1/2 tsp each of oil of cinnamon and oil of cloves for peppermint/spearmint if desired.
Refreshing Super Mint Toothpaste
Ingredients:
6 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 teaspoon sea salt
4 teaspoons bentonite clay powder
15 drops peppermint
Directions:
Mix thoroughly until you get the toothpaste consistency you desire. If desired, add a few drops of peppermint or wintergreen.