This simple homemade toothpaste is made with just 3 ingredients you'll already have on hand.
This simple homemade toothpaste is easy to make, totally affordable, and best of all works like a dream! I was encouraged to make this after my mum, who's been making her own toothpaste for the last little while now, went in for a check-up and was informed by the hygienist that she has surprisingly little plaque and that compared to last time, her teeth looked whiter!
And guess what her secret is? Yup, homemade toothpaste using four pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- Baking soda
- Coconut oil
- Olive of oregano
- Food grade peppermint oil (optional)
Baking Soda
While some people may be worried that baking soda is too abrasive for teeth, it's actually an alkaline which, it turns out, is less abrasive to enamel and dentine than commercially available toothpaste!
It cleans teeth in two different ways. Firstly, by helping dislodge the plaque build-up which contributes to dental decay and cavities and secondly, by removing those yellowy stains (in my case from coffee and tea). So all in all, it's both an excellent cleaner and a natural tooth whitener!
Coconut Oil
Recently, pulling has become a super trendy habit - and there is a good reason behind it! Oil pulling has been used holistically for thousands of years to improve oral and systemic health.
Traditionally it consists of swishing about 1 Tbsp. of sesame oil in your mouth for about 20 minutes, much like mouthwash. While this recipe doesn't call for that much oil or amount of time, it still provides some of the numerous benefits associated with pulling.
By swishing the oil around in your mouth, bacteria are said to get caught in the oil and removed. This prevents such mouth problems as bad breath and gingivitis.
Oil of Oregano
While you may only use this when feeling under the weather, oil of oregano is a great addition to your toothpaste and as a preventative against illness. An antiseptic and great ridder of bacteria, oil of oregano is great at getting into those crevasses and deep in your gums which are so often a haven for bacteria.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil is a wonderful breath freshener and is great at masking the flavour of the oil of oregano! But you can totally make it without 🙂
I promise you, your teeth will have never felt cleaner (or more like a slip and slide)!
Method
Begin by leaving the coconut oil in a warm spot to soften. Mix the soft coconut oil with the baking soda until it makes a smooth paste.
Add the drops of oil of oregano and peppermint and stir to combine.
Divide up the paste into small jars. Keep in a warm spot or use a small spoon to scoop onto your homemade toothbrush
Tips + Tricks
- if you don't like the taste of oregano, add food grade peppermint oil or peppermint extract to combat the flavour.
- try added some activated charcoal or turmeric to your homemade toothpaste to help whiten your teeth.
Simple Homemade Toothpaste
This homemade toothpaste is super simple to make and uses lots of pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp. organic coconut oil (soften but not melted)
- 4 Tbsp. baking soda
- 20 Drops of oil of oregano
- 20 Drops of food grade peppermint oil (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by leaving the coconut oil in a warm spot to soften. Mix it with the baking soda until smooth.
- Add the oils and stir to combine.
- Divide up the paste into small jars. Keep in a warm spot or use a small spoon to scoop onto your toothbrush
Paige Smith says
Isn't it interesting how creative we can be when it comes to natural remedies. What a neat recipe for an organic toothpaste. I have never thought about putting Oregano oil in my toothpaste, nor have I ever heard as using coconut oil as your main paste base. I will go ahead and have to try this tonight at home. cosmetic dentist
Paige Smith says
Isn't it interesting how creative we can be when it comes to natural remedies. What a neat recipe for an organic toothpaste. I have never thought about putting Oregano oil in my toothpaste, nor have I ever heard as using coconut oil as your main paste base. I will go ahead and have to try this tonight at home. cosmetic dentist
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
I'm so pleased you like the recipe, Paige! The coconut oil is surprisingly nice and helps cut the rather un-tasty baking soda. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
I'm so pleased you like the recipe, Paige! The coconut oil is surprisingly nice and helps cut the rather un-tasty baking soda. I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Marie-Eve Couture says
I conveniently have all ingredients. Thanks for the inspiration, I'll be trying this!
Marie-Eve Couture says
I conveniently have all ingredients. Thanks for the inspiration, I'll be trying this!
Anonymous says
Please don't feel discouraged, post whatever you want! I think homemade remedies are interesting and this toothpaste is really amazing!
Anonymous says
Please don't feel discouraged, post whatever you want! I think homemade remedies are interesting and this toothpaste is really amazing!
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
Lovely, I hope you enjoy it!
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
Lovely, I hope you enjoy it!
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
Awe, thank you so much! I'm delighted you like the recipe. Hopefully I'll get some of those other scarped homemade remedies up soon 🙂
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
Awe, thank you so much! I'm delighted you like the recipe. Hopefully I'll get some of those other scarped homemade remedies up soon 🙂
Kurt Cooks says
How much would this recipe cost? I am in those stages where I'm sadly counting my pennies. I feel like this would be less expensive in the long run because you can use these ingredients for other things as well. Thank you and I hope that it works well for me and my pocket! Haha!
Kurt | http://www.drstern.ca/
Kurt Cooks says
How much would this recipe cost? I am in those stages where I'm sadly counting my pennies. I feel like this would be less expensive in the long run because you can use these ingredients for other things as well. Thank you and I hope that it works well for me and my pocket! Haha!
Kurt | http://www.drstern.ca/
Kayla Riche says
Wondering how long this tooth paste can last
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
I feel like this shouldn't cost that much in the long run. The two oils will cost the most, but you will use so little of them, they should last a very long time. They could run you $20 each. As far as the coconut oil goes, I just got a huge tub of organic coconut oil at Costco for $20 ish dollars. As you're not using it to cook with, you don't have to go the extra mile and get the top of the line brands or anything thing extra virgin. And as far as baking soda goes, you could always use the good old Arm and Hammer type witch will run you $2 a box. I think you pocket might be shocked at first, but happy in the long run 🙂
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
It should last for months kept in a cool dark spot like a bathroom medicine cabinet.
Slow Marks says
More and more people are becoming concerned with how white their teeth are. Some may choose specific toothpaste brands to have their teeth whitened to remove discoloration, stains and spots from their teeth.
Avril says
Hi Sophie
Just found your website and it looks amazing. Are the oils specific ones that can be used internally? Or are they normal aromatherapy oils? Thank you Avril 🙂
Avril says
Hi Sophie
Just found your website and it looks amazing. Are the oils specific ones that can be used internally? Or are they normal aromatherapy oils? Thank you Avril 🙂
Sophie - Wholehearted Eats says
Hello Avril!
Thank you so much! The oil of oregano I used is the version which is to be taken orally for medical purposes, and the peppermint was an aromatherapy variety, but of a food grade quality.
If you purchase high quality oil, I'm sure they will all be food grade. <3
Avril says
Thank you 🙂 🙂
Avril says
Thank you 🙂 🙂
patty says
Do you think you could substitute the oregano oil with a clove oil?
Sophie says
for sure! As long as it is food grade 🙂
Nora says
Hi!
Can you /do you use this daily?
I've understood that using baking soda everyday can damage teeth.., is thst just propaganda to make us reach for flouridated commercial junk?
All the best!
Sophie says
I think it depends on your own personal teeth and their enamel. My family has been using it for years, and not had any issues. Our dentists have even commented on how good our teeth look.
frances cooper says
just tried this but usesd half the ingredients to make a smaller batch and added some charcoal powder I had in the cuboard tried it out and my teeth feel great
Sadie says
Thank you for sharing, I have always used organic and floride free for my children but noticed lately the price of the toothpaste I purchase has doubled in price. I have been searching home remedies and came across yours, fortunately, I have the ingredients at home, so I will try this tonight and let the kids try it out.
Anonymous says
I don't have oil of oregano. is the toothpaste okay without it?
Sophie says
yes, just skip it if you don't have it 🙂
sebas says
hey I don't have coconut oil and peppermint oil is it okay if I skip it
Sophie says
You can totally skip the peppermint, but the coconut oil is kid of essentail.
Danie says
How long can you keep the paste in a pot?
Sophie says
So long as you don't contaminate it with bacteria (from your toothbrush or finger——you'll tell because mould might grow) it will last indefinitely. To make sure you keep it clean, use a little spoon or popsicle stick to apply to your toothbrush 🙂
Tammy says
My daughter suffers from canker sores (she always has at least one going). Hoping this might help with that.