Here you will find 3 great, all-natural recipes that can be used to replace the industrialized toothpaste, keeping your teeth clean, strong and healthy.
These homemade options even help to whiten your teeth, naturally, without having to resort to dental treatments, but for this purpose it is important to brush your teeth daily and avoid situations that dull your teeth like antibiotics use in childhood and adolescence, cigarettes and dark foods. Know more causes here.
1. Recipe with clove and juá
It may seem strange but a good way to replace toothpaste and keep your teeth always clean is to brush your teeth with a mixture of the following powders:
- Dianthus powder
- Stratus of stevia
- Sage powder
- Extract from juá
Just mix each of these ingredients in the same ratio and store in a clean bottle, keeping it in a dry, capped place. When you use it, simply dip the toothbrush in water and then brush the toothbrush with this brushing brush.
These natural products can be found in vegans stores or even on the internet.
2. Recipe with saffron
This recipe is easier to prepare at home and does not harm the teeth, being very useful for maintaining oral hygiene without having to resort to traditional toothpaste:
- Turmeric (saffron)
- Cinnamon powder
You can mix all the ingredients and use as if it were your toothpaste, rubbing on all your teeth.
3. Recipe with coconut oil
To prepare this toothpaste you will need:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon sodium bicarbonate
- 5 mint leaves of crushed mint
Mix well and store in a glass container, keeping it tightly closed. To use remove a small amount with a spoon and apply on the brush.
Teeth may turn yellow because of the consumption of dark colored foods such as wine, chocolate, coffee and teas, especially when the individual is not in the habit of brushing their teeth after eating these foods. But there are other situations that may leave yellow or yellow teeth like the genetic factor and taking antibiotics.
Watch the following video and find out what are the main causes of yellowing teeth and what you can do to have teeth always white and healthy: