Here’s an assortment of ideas for making homemade toothpaste plus a couple tips for DIY teeth whiteners (those are found at the bottom of the page).

If you’re looking for ways to save money or use more natural ingredients than most commercial products offer, there’s surely something here that will suit your needs. I’ve moved the mouthwash recipes to this page ^[1] (just a couple so far).

A Few Quick Tips:

• Cut open an empty (used) tube, clean out the inside then scoop mixture into it. Fold over the cut end then secure with a squeezer or packaging clamp.
• To keep things easy, can also store in small glass jars with a tight fitting lid (such as a baby food jar), just make sure it’s sterilized first. To use: Simply dip the brush into the mix and use as a regular paste.
• When adding essential oils (EO) for flavor or extra cleaning power, make sure to use those that are “food grade”.
• Flavor ideas: Vanilla, Cinnamon; Mint; Orange; Lemon.

First up, here’s a quick & easy paste to try:

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp hydrogen peroxide

Directions: Mix together before using.

I’ve listed a dozen different ideas below that I’ve handpicked from around the ‘net with each having something different to offer. I’ll be adding more to this page as I come across something new, enjoy!

thriftysoaper.blogspot.ca

The Best ^[2]: Xylitol, salt, liquid glycerine and EO (such as cinnamon).

Simple (Video) ^[3]: 1/4 cup vegetable glycerin, 1/4 cup bicarb, 10 to 15 drops peppermint EO (food grade).

youtube.com

frugalgranola.com

Green ^[4]: Stevia, myrrh and natural mint flavoring.

Powder ^[5]: This will be crumbly but you can add vegetable glycerin to make it more gel-like.

organicauthority.com

wahsegavalleyfarm.typepad.com

With Kaolin Clay ^[6]: Peppermint and orange EO (or extracts), vegetable glycerine.

Basic ^[7]: Includes Neem, cinnamon EO.

kholistic.com

bonzaiaphrodite.com

With Coconut Oil ^[8]: Also includes EO and xyliton.

With Stevia ^[9]: Also has coconut oil, hydrogen peroxide and peppermint extract.

artistta.blogspot.ca

naturallycheerful.blogspot.ca

Orange or Vanilla or Mint (for kids) ^[10]: Vanilla or orange extract, salt, glycerin or peroxide.

Aloe Vera ^[11]: Vanilla extract, aloe vera, water and hydrogen peroxide.

theorganicsister.com

smallfootprintfamily.com

Fluoride-Free ^[12]: Finely ground sea salt, dried sage (ground), organic virgin coconut oil, xylitol or liquid stevia.

Remineralized ^[13]: Calcium or Calcium Magnesium Powder, Diatomaceous Earth (optional) and a few other basic ingredients.

wellnessmama.com

DIY Whiteners:

Fruity

1 tsp baking soda
1 TBS fresh, mashed strawberries

• Mix then use to brush

More:

• Sprinkle baking soda on a lemon wedge then gently rub upper and lower teeth for 1 minute upper and 1 minute lower. Then brush as usual. Don’t do this more than once per week.
• Activated Charcoal ^[14]: This tip from Wellness Mama advocates using activated charcoal (can get it in powdered or capsule form) to get teeth gleaming white.