Alternative dental products containing natural ingredients, such as salt, have been a trend in recent years – and it's not surprising why. From adding flavor to food to providing important health benefits, salt has many advantages – including improving your dental health. A key ingredient in salt toothpaste is sodium chloride, aka table salt. The salt works as a gentle abrasive, helping to remove stains from the teeth. Some salt toothpastes also contain baking soda, which is another type of salt (sodium bicarbonate).

I could go on and on and on. Just google “dangers of flouride”. I don’t want to distract from Matt’s great posting for the homemade recipe, but wanted to give additional information to those who are concerned about it not containing flouride. If using a toothpaste that contains salt can help keep your teeth clean, would you be able to save money and get the same results by simply dipping your toothbrush in some sea salt? Not quite. Salt toothpastes typically contain a number of other ingredients, such as glycerine, silica and resins, that results in a paste-like consistency. The mix of ingredients helps make the toothpaste less abrasive on the teeth. In contrast, salt on its own is going to be very abrasive and may damage the enamel.

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If you have any special dental needs—for example bleeding gums or sensitive teeth—you should choose a toothpaste formulated for that reason. Many people who fall into this category find traditional toothpastes too harsh for their needs. Bentonite clay. This finely powdered product is a mild abrasive, alkaline so it helps neutralize excess acid in the mouth, full of trace minerals, and helps draw toxins out of the body. If you have silver fillings, you may want avoid clay as the drawing property could draw out mercury. There is no experience from the use of Duraphat in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, ask your doctor, dentist or pharmacist before using this toothpaste as for any medicine. If you’re still skeptical about fluoride, then just do this for me, please: avoid it, but make sure your child has a treatment performed by a dentist, which will minimize consumption, every 6 months or so.Simply use as soon as you remember, but do not use a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Continue treatment as usual after the next meal. 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. 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. Johannsen A, Emilson CG, Johannsen G, Konradsson K, Lingström P, Ramberg P. Effects of stabilized stannous fluoride dentifrice on dental calculus, dental plaque, gingivitis, halitosis and stain: A systematic review. Heliyon. 2019;5(12):e02850. doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02850

However, I was concerned about the possibility that using the baking soda everyday could be too abrasive for teeth. At least on a toothbrush. From what I read, it is good to use baking soda and salt as a rub on your gums, using your finger but as a scrub on your teeth it might be too harsh for daily use. The recipe below will work at least as well as a standard commercial toothpaste. You may already have all the ingredients in your pantry. Plus whipping up a batch will cost you a lot less than buying a tube of natural toothpaste at your local health food store. Commercial Toothpaste Ingredients to Avoid Abrasives: “Toothpastes may also contain calcium carbonate, silicate aluminum carbonates, or aluminum hydroxide; those things are abrasives,” says Dr. Manz. “I think most of the data really indicates that the action of the bristles of the toothbrush on our tooth is what really removes the majority of the plaque in the calculus.” These are cleaning and polishing agents added to toothpaste to remove surface stains and break up bacterial colonies. According to the ADA, toothpaste with a relative dentin abrasion of 250 or below is safe to use for daily brushing with appropriate techniques. FlavorsIf you want to replace a normal toothpaste with baking soda or sea salt, you should try. They represent some of the main ingredients which could help you maintain your teeth healthy. These ingredients are common in natural tooth care. Salt increases the production of saliva in your mouth. Therefore, specialists indicate that saliva develops a natural antibacterial protection for your teeth’ enamel. The triple action toothpaste contains organic aloe vera, horse chestnut, tea tree oil, menthol, peppermint, CO-Q10, and silica, which is a natural whitener. This toothpaste does not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and fluoride. Baking soda is an alkaline mineral helps to alkalise your saliva. Nevertheless, fluoride toothpaste is very useful in healing cavities. Experts recommend that we should use only sea salt that contains all the trace elements and minerals, without additives. However, salt is corrosive and should not be used to clean teeth with metal fillings or crowns. Aside from the cost, there are many other benefits of homemade products. By making this toothpaste not only are we cutting costs by upwards of 300%, but we also know the exact ingredients and count time spent as fun, educational, and useful for all involved! Making Homemade Toothpaste 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?

Hydrogen Peroxide. This has a reputation for whitening teeth. But it takes a long time to have that effect (much longer than a typical brushing session). Plus it can be harsh on the soft tissue of your mouth. Shopping for the right toothpaste can be overwhelming because of the number of types available on store shelves. Since toothpaste is necessary to improve your oral hygiene, it is essential to find one that works best to prevent cavities, and disease but also gives you fresh breath and a dazzling white smile.Duraphat contains menthol which if accidentally ingested at excessive amounts may cause convulsions, particularly in infants and children.