Ainaga
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xylitol
bentonite clay
diatomaceous earth
hydroxiapatite
baking soda
water
essential oils
the ingredients are listed in amounts from greatest to least. the baking soda is gritty until the second day when everything completely emulsifies, leaving a silky smooth texture. the amount of water you need is minimal, much less than you'd expect. the paste does not separate. it is easy to clean. i use mint, fennel, clove. you can also use it as a mouthwash.
as mentioned, there's more to oral health than toothpaste, but this paste will leave your teeth smooth and your breath fresh. plus, not that you'd want to eat it with a spoon, but you can swallow it without much worry.
i don't like using coconut oil because although it is used -in addition to its antimicrobial properties- as a filler, it ruins the texture. the toothbrush also then becomes impossible to wash with water. soap in toothpaste leaves a coating, especially near the throat, that feels like mucus and is hard to eliminate; plus, natural or otherwise, you'll be swallowing soap.
also, for me, coffee ruins teeth and gums.
bentonite clay
diatomaceous earth
hydroxiapatite
baking soda
water
essential oils
the ingredients are listed in amounts from greatest to least. the baking soda is gritty until the second day when everything completely emulsifies, leaving a silky smooth texture. the amount of water you need is minimal, much less than you'd expect. the paste does not separate. it is easy to clean. i use mint, fennel, clove. you can also use it as a mouthwash.
as mentioned, there's more to oral health than toothpaste, but this paste will leave your teeth smooth and your breath fresh. plus, not that you'd want to eat it with a spoon, but you can swallow it without much worry.
i don't like using coconut oil because although it is used -in addition to its antimicrobial properties- as a filler, it ruins the texture. the toothbrush also then becomes impossible to wash with water. soap in toothpaste leaves a coating, especially near the throat, that feels like mucus and is hard to eliminate; plus, natural or otherwise, you'll be swallowing soap.
also, for me, coffee ruins teeth and gums.