Comments on: Natural Plastic-Free Toothpaste, Tooth Powder, Tooth Soap Ideas…

By: GlasSage

GlasSage — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:44:26 +0000

salt is usually included because it inhibits/kills bacterial growth and infections. over time, it strengthens your gums. i have discussed these things with many dentists over the years. not one has contradicted me. most dentists are much more open to alternatives in oral health, due to the mass influx of chemical sensitivities and allergies faced by their patients. if you are truly concerned about abrasives, i would suggest skipping the whole toothpowder/paste issue and just use water. plain coconut oil (virgin, organic) is also used to brush with by many, is highly beneficial to overall health, and i personally like the taste.

By: GlasSage

GlasSage — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:38:30 +0000

many dentists have told me over the years (i move a lot) that my teeth are very clean. then i tell them i have never used toothpaste. (i am over 40- my mother is 70 and has never used toothpaste either…still has all her teeth. lol) i have always used either baking soda (salt optional), plain water, or sometimes diatomateous earth. you would have some trouble damaging your tooth enamal, it is the hardest known biological substance. the dentists themselves scrape at you with stainless steel and abrasives. some folks are born with thin enamel. google what you need in your diet to remedy this. mouthwash….salt water would be good for your gums and clear up infections, etc. bad breath comes from your stomach or advanced tooth decay/gum disease, not your mouth per se. tongue scrapers are also highly beneficial. many asian cultures consider tongue scraping more important to oral health than brushing. food for thought there. (i also scrape, so covering my bases. :o)

By: BethTerry

BethTerry — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 01:08:43 +0000

@yvonne123 Here’s a mouthwash I made: http://myplasticfreelife.com/2007/11/vodka-variations/ And here is one I haven’t tried but sounds great; however, it can be hard to find vegetable glycerin in glass. But where I live, there is an herb shop that only uses glass bottles. Here’s the recipe: http://www.crunchybetty.com/shut-your-mouth-homemade-mouthwash

By: yvonne123

yvonne123 — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:59:38 +0000

what about a good alternative to mouth wash?

By: urbanwoodswalker

urbanwoodswalker — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 15:36:53 +0000

I am wondering if you have consulted any licensed dentists on all this. All I know is that my dentist told me I have literally scrubbed off the enamel on my teeth over the years. I grew up on brushing with bicarbonate. Just bicarbonate. Why is salt added to these recipes? Just curious on that one.
Any green eco dentists out there? I just wonder about all thiese various ingredients…as I have loss a lot of enamel. I would like to have them weigh in on the abrasives in these recipes.

By: How (& why) I make my own mouthwash, toothpaste, etc. - Project Pura Vida

How (& why) I make my own mouthwash, toothpaste, etc. - Project Pura Vida — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:32:17 +0000

[...] aluminum tubes to plastic. It is really hard to find toothpaste packaged without plastic. Beth at My Plastic-free Life has done a pretty good job, but for me it is cheaper and easier to just make it myself.Â Also, [...]

By: EcoPeaceful

EcoPeaceful — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:59:12 +0000

@BethTerry Thank you.

By: BethTerry

BethTerry — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:30:00 +0000

@EcoPeaceful Here is what one reader wrote about why she brushes with soap and why she thinks glycerin is bad for teeth: http://fondalashay.com/mintchilli/why-i-dont-use-toothpaste

By: EcoPeaceful

EcoPeaceful — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:48:13 +0000

Do you know why “To brush your teeth with soap, it’s recommended to use a soap without added glycerin” ?

By: Cutting Plastic from the Morning Routine « Pledge Off Plastic

Cutting Plastic from the Morning Routine « Pledge Off Plastic — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:06:39 +0000

[...] from aluminum to plastic casing. I went searching for solutions, and found a great blog post at My Plastic Free Life presenting an array of options. So, when I run out of toothpaste in my current tube, I think I’ll try making my own [...]