{"id":3474,"date":"2016-09-09T19:00:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-10T00:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homesteaderdepot.com\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2016-09-09T19:00:14","modified_gmt":"2016-09-10T00:00:14","slug":"homemade-toothpaste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/survivalhomesteader.net\/2016\/09\/09\/homemade-toothpaste\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Toothpaste"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s really fun, wallet-friendly and healthy to make your own personal hygiene products at home. A great place to start is with homemade toothpaste! It’s really easy and cheap, and quite possibly much better for your teeth than conventional toothpaste.<\/p>\n

This recipe includes coconut oil, which is great for your teeth. The oil naturally attracts the bacteria that contributes to plaque build-up and decay, and leaves a protective layer on your teeth to help prevent more bacteria from settling on your teeth.<\/p>\n

It also includes an optional essential oil, which can kill bacteria as well, and prevent bad breath. One of the nicest sensations from store-bought toothpaste is the refreshing, minty taste it leaves in your mouth, so you can easily mimic that with peppermint essential oil! Tea tree oil, on the other hand, will clean just as effectively and is great at killing germs. You can also use clove oil, which is very effective for cleaning and helps contribute to overall gum health.<\/p>\n

Let’s get started!<\/p>\n

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