Here’s a few toothpaste recipes collected from various sources that use easy to find ingredients.

Recipe #1

• 2/3 cup baking soda
• 4 tsp fine sea salt(optional – gives paste extra scrubbing power, but is okay to leave out if the taste is too salty)
• 1 – 2 tsp peppermint extract according to taste (or add your favorite flavor – spearmint, cinnamon, orange, etc.)
• water (add to desired consistency)

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Recipe #2

Native Spice and Herb Tooth Powder

Originally from: American Indian Healing Arts by E. Barrie Kavasch

• 1 tablespoon of baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. sea salt or kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. allspice, powdered or ground fine
• 1/2 tsp. sage, ground fine

In a small glass or ceramic dish, measure and blend together all the ingredients. When mixed well, store in a shallow non metal container with a nonmetal, airtight top.

To use this, sprinkle a pinch of the powder on your wet toothbrush. If you prefer, place a dab of fresh aloe gel on your toothbrush first. Brush as normal.

To use as a mouthwash, stir 1 teaspoon of the mixture into a cup of warm water.

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Recipe #3

• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 2 Tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp dried orange or lemon rind

Grind rinds into a fine powder. Add baking soda and salt and grind into a fine powder. Store in an airtight tin or jar. Dip moistened toothbrush into mixture and brush as usual.

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