We have been using Tooth Soap for several years now, and I absolutely love it. One jar will last the two of us about 4 months, which is really a good deal. I learned of other products that are also considered as ‘alternative’ toothpaste, but instead it is a powder. I bought it, and it was okay, but not as thorough and cleaning as Toothsoap.

Well, I’m kind of a creator of sorts. That’s why I love to create raw food dishes, writing down the ingredients and quantities, because I create on the fly. The same is true with what I put on my skin and body as well as what I put in my mouth. I make my own face and body cream using 10 different herbs and coconut oil. Are you aware that the FDA does not even regulate the contents of cosmetics, lotions, body wash, face creams, etc.?

(FDA is only able to regulate cosmetics after products are released to the marketplace. Neither cosmetic products nor cosmetic ingredients are reviewed or approved by FDA before they are sold to the public.

FDA cannot require companies to do safety testing of their cosmetic products before marketing. Source: FDA.org)

But really, regardless of the above statement, it is a fact that there are numerous chemicals in your run of the mill, Walmart variety of soaps, shampoos, body wash, shaving cream, conditioners, face cream, and so on. Another topic that is relevant includes the ingredients in cleaning products. Oh my goodness, I’ve heard atrocious stories along that whole topic as well. But let me get back to today’s topic: home made tooth soap-powder.

As my title above says, yup, you guessed it! I have been making my own tooth soap-powder for quite awhile. It works great, and it’s very cheap!

I just made another batch yesterday, and thought that I should share this recipe with all you wonderful readers. If you don’t want to get the ingredients and go through the time required to make it (it really only takes about 10-15 minutes) then I request you, no, urge you to seriously consider trying Tooth Soap. It always feels like I just came from a real teeth cleaning. My teeth are smooth, squeaky, and healthy. (And my dentist can’t believe that I don’t use toothpaste! LOL!!) Plus, I’m keeping fluoride and other unwanted chemicals out of my system.

Here is the recipe for my Tooth Soap-Powder

1/2 bar of organic natural soap

(Get the soap at the Health Food store, or purchase it online. I have a few bars of pure olive oil soap that I bought from someone who had been to Jerusalem. You just want to be sure it is pure and made with very basic organic ingredients. Half of a bar makes enough soap to last for several months.)

6-8 calcium carbonate tablets, crushed to a powder or you can use dried and crushed egg shells, which have lots of calcium.

1/2 - 1 tsp sea salt

1 tsp aluminum-free baking soda

1/4 - 1/2 tsp pure Peppermint oil extract – this is not really ‘cheap’ but one bottle will last several years!!

Grate the soap with the fine grater side of your cheese grater. Finely chop the remaining pieces of soap that you can’t grate without taking off your fingers!

Grind up the calcium tablets with either a mortal and pistil, two spoons, or even a small coffee grinder works well. If using dried egg shell, a small coffee grinder works best.

Put the soap and calcium (or eggshell) powder in a small container, preferably glass, and stir well. Add the salt, baking soda, and peppermint extract. Stir and mix everything well.

You now have your own home made tooth soap-powder. You are probably wondering how to use it since it doesn’t spread on your toothbrush very well! Today’s generation probably never knew that before toothpaste, there was tooth powder. I remember seeing my grandfather using it, and it was probably some pretty decent tooth cleaning powder back then!

I simply pour a small amount into the palm of my hand, pick it up with my my tongue, and then chew it briefly with my front teeth until it becomes a paste. You don’t want the tooth soap-powder to get close to the back of your throat, so keep it near the front of your mouth. Then start brushing with a wet toothbrush. You’ll feel the difference immediately when you rinse out your mouth! Cool, and tingling!

You can adjust the amount of peppermint oil extract depending on how minty and ‘hot’ you like it. Peppermint oil extract is a powerful bacteria fighter and continues working long after you finished brushing.

If you are new to the whole concept regarding the dangers of fluoride and the regular drug store variety toothpaste, you will want to read an excellent book by Dr. Gerard F. Judd, Professor, Chemist and Researcher. His book: “Good Teeth Birth to Death” reveals the false information that is being perpetrated on the American public and he builds a strong case for the use of tooth soap. Much of Dr. Judd’s work is summarized on this page, as well as in a 37 page PDF document that is a compilation of articles, facts about fluoride and testimonials from people who use ToothSoap. Just click on this link here.

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