Toothpaste
3 tablespoons baking soda
water
10 drops tea tree essential oil
10 drops peppermint essential oil
In a small bowl, mix the baking soda with just enough water to make a paste. Add the trea tree and peppermint essential oils. Use paste to brush your teeth and tongue. Cover the remaining paste and use within a few days (I actually used it for about a week by keeping it in an airtight container).
the essential oils can be purchased at any health food store or online.
*I have used this toothpaste for about three weeks now, the initial flavor takes a little getting used to, but my teeth have been cleaner and whiter than when I used the expensive health food tea tree toothpaste and Sensodyne.
Mouthwash
1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
1 teaspoon aloe vera gel
10 drops peppermint, wintergreen or spearmint essential oil
1 1/2 cups water
In a clean jar with a tight-fitting cap, mix all ingredients and shake well. Store covered and shake well before using.
Again- these recipes are from the book titled Homemade by Reader's Digest
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