Remineralising calcium toothpaste
Calcium, xylitol and clay — the serious natural paste.
Easy 10 min Approx. 100 ml Keeps 3 months (keep water out of the jar)Cost $
Calcium carbonate is a gentle polish and a calcium source for enamel; xylitol feeds the good bacteria and starves the acid-producers; bentonite binds and buffers. Fluoride-free pastes don't replace fluoride's protection for everyone — if you are cavity-prone, talk to your dentist about whether this suits you.
Method
- 1
Grind xylitol to a powder in a coffee grinder or it will feel gritty.
- 2
Mix all dry ingredients in a non-metal bowl.
- 3
Work in soft coconut oil until a paste forms. Add water a teaspoon at a time to loosen.
- 4
Stir in peppermint oil. Spoon into the jar.
How to use
- Scoop a pea-sized amount with a clean spoon or spatula — not the brush, to keep the jar clean.
- Brush 2 minutes twice daily. Spit; don't rinse immediately so the calcium stays in contact with teeth.
Tips
- In winter the coconut oil hardens; warm the jar in your hands.
- Coconut oil can clog drains over time — spit into a tissue if you have old plumbing.
Safety
- Bicarb has a low abrasivity score but don't exceed 1 tsp per batch.
- Not a fluoride replacement. Xylitol is toxic to dogs — keep the jar away from pets.