Bentonite clay, coconut oil, and a good reason to keep asking questions. If you’re curious about homemade tooth paste, read the ingredient story and the dental research before you make a little batch.
Check that the bentonite clay is food-grade and intended for oral-care use. Avoid craft, industrial or unverified powders. Mix the dry ingredients gently without breathing in dust.
Add coconut oil gradually, stirring until it forms a paste.
Put into a clean, dry covered jar and label the ingredients and date. Use a clean spoon to put a little on a brush; never dip a wet toothbrush into the jar.
Make a small batch. Stop if your mouth feels irritated, and discuss its suitability with your dentist before relying on it for daily care.
A little more than the ingredients
Why it belongs in the house.
Baking soda can help clean surface plaque and stains. Bentonite clay gives this recipe its mineral base, coconut oil binds the powders into a paste, and optional xylitol adds sweetness.
This is a homemade bentonite-clay paste, not a clinically tested dental formula. The point of the ingredient notes is to make the recipe transparent, not to promise that it restores enamel or prevents cavities.
