Stevia. If you want tooth-friendly sweetness, stevia is a good choice. Choose powdered extract, powdered stevia leaf, or a plain or flavored liquid stevia extract. No. But that is just my opinion since I am not a dentist, but the FDA does regard the ingredients as safe. What about fluoride, don’t we need it?

Adding more baking soda helps keep your paste firmer in warm weather. Adding less baking soda makes it less firm, which makes dispensing it easier in the winter if your house is cool. Not in my opinion. The research I have done reveals fluoride as a toxic poison. Dentists typically say it is beneficial when applied to the teeth of children, but I encourage you to do a little research of your own… I’m guessing you’ll come out holding the same opinion as me. Personalize Your Homemade Toothpaste Those patients with sensitive teeth should look for brands like Sensodyne that incorporate potassium nitrate into their toothpaste formulas, as potassium nitrate helps to soothe inflamed nerves,” Dr. Kunen suggests. If you're unsure which toothpaste will best fit your individual needs, ask your dentist for guidance. If you swallowed a large amount of toothpaste by mistake, and if you experience digestive problems such as: vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain, you must tell a doctor immediately as treatment may be required. Please take this leaflet with you.Toothpaste has come a long way since its early days, when it was made from materials, such as powdered ox hooves and crushed oyster shells. If you wander down the toothpaste aisle at your local store, you'll see lots of options on the shelves, from anti-cavity fluoride toothpaste to whitening toothpaste and from sensitive teeth toothpaste to all-natural salt toothpaste. When you’re shopping for toothpastes, you want to make sure that you are looking for ingredients that make you healthier,” says Erinne Kennedy, DMD, a dentist and spokesperson of the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Kennedy also recommends looking for active ingredients like fluoride and hydrogen peroxide, which will keep your mouth clean and free from disease. Long-term use of salt could destroy your teeth’ entire enamel, which causes tooth sensitivity to hot or cold food and even for sweet food sometimes. Losing the natural enamel can also make your teeth more yellowish eventually. How to use Salt for Brushing Your Teeth? It's important to never use anything harsh that could scratch the soleplate as this will result in rusting or staining which is irreversible to the iron,' says Lara Brittain, Kitchen Expert, Currys.

Duraphat contains menthol which if accidentally ingested at excessive amounts may cause convulsions, particularly in infants and children. part sea salt to 6 parts aluminum-free baking soda. So, if you take 6 teaspoons of baking soda, then add 1 teaspoon of sea salt, and put this in a coffee grinder for 30 seconds… which takes away the abrasiveness. The combination of the sea salt and the baking soda kill bacteria by breaking down the cell of the bacteria, and then killing it from within. Also a few drops of essential oils like tea tree oil, clove oil, rosemary, lavender, and others, help to keep the oral cavity clean and healthy. I have not used fluoride toothpaste in over 15 years, and my teeth are healthy now. I spray HP on my toothbrush, and rinse it off, then I use a baby spoon to scoop the tooth powder onto my toothbrush and brush my teeth, the roof of my mouth, the space between my gums and cheeks, and also under my tongue. I also gargle with it, and swish and spit it out. I also use coconut oil to swish and spit out sometimes. Adding strong-flavored essential oil(s) doesn’t change the flavor much while you are brushing, but it does make for a pleasant aftertaste (instead of just saltiness). Fluoridated water and salt should be avoided during the use of this toothpaste. Food and drink, if taken immediately after brushing, may have an inhibitory effect on the remineralisation of the teeth. Therefore brush your teeth with Duraphat toothpaste after meals.

1. Salt as a Key Ingredient

Let’s take a look at a list of natural toothpaste which could help you protect your teeth against plaque buildup and cavities. Weleda Salt Toothpaste