The action of coconut oil was tested in its natural state and after being treated with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion. The oils were tested against strains of Streptococcus bacteria, which are common inhabitants of your mouth. Adding just a little bit of something gritty (a very mild abrasive) makes brushing away that plaque a bit easier. But keep in mind that too much or too strong an abrasive is not a good thing, as you may start removing more than just plaque and food particles! Brush your teeth like you usually would, spreading the turmeric powder on your gums and teeth. Instead of rinsing right away, let the powder sit on your teeth for at least five minutes. If your dog’s breath has ever made you regret you have a nose, you’re not alone. Their teeth also need dental care, which sadly many owners neglect. As a result, their teeth and gums rot away, causing that nasty smell.

A case could be made that coconut oil has a near-perfect makeup to act as an effective toothpaste. Six top reasons, include: Oil based toothpaste can have a longer shelf life than water based recipes, lasting two to three weeks on average. Here is a basic toothpaste recipe using coconut oil in place of water. HomemadeToothpaste with Coconut Oil One of the reasons is that I love brushing my teeth (weird, but true). So I brush 3 to 4 times a day—usually for a looong time. My OCD brushing habits were the major reason I wanted to switch to something natural. How much of that stuff am I ingesting with all that crazy brushing? Here's what I've noticed:

Coconut Oil Tooth Scrub

I would much rather use toothpaste that is perfectly safe for my entire body, inside and out. This is especially true when looking into toothpaste for my kids to use. I love this as a remineralizing toothpaste for toddlers since it is so safe and natural. Pin it for later

Xylitol. We aren’t fond of using this as a sweetener in food because of the possible health issues and side effectsassociated with consuming larger quantities. But, being a sugar alcohol, it has a unique quality that may make it a good sweetener for toothpaste. Sugar alcohols are attractive to bacteria. But they can’t metabolize them, so they die after consuming them. Sugar alcohols may also support re-mineralization. Essential Life Skills: Learn essential life skills like time management, effective goal setting and practical DIY skills to become more self-sufficient. It is thought that the breaking down of the fatty coconut oil by the enzymes turns it into acids, which are toxic to certain bacteria. Chief researcher Dr. Damien Brady said:

Artificial colorings. Food dyes have been linked to cancer, skin rashes and behavioral problems. Who cares what color your toothpaste is, anyway? As Dr. Weston A. Price discovered, it is primarily what we eat that will either strengthen or weaken our teeth ( source). Now on to toothpaste! Detoxing my dental routine was an easier switch for me—at least mentally. In practice, though, I've found it much harder to adjust to. Meet Our Experts: Bobbi Stanley, DDS, a dentist and owner of Stanley Dentistry in Cary, North Carolina , Lata Stefano, DDS, a dentist and owner of Stefano Dental in Sandusky, Ohio, Colby Broadbent, DDS, chief of clinical affairs at Summer Dental