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@ Mattias Lindberg
2024-10-03 20:01:57
Stopped having fluoride in my toothpaste this year. What happened?
Short backstory, I never had any bad teeth, no cavities. Instead I always had a lot of plack build up. With time I stopped going to the dentist and instead went to a dental hygienist who clean away my plack twice or trice per year.
No matter the amount of flossing (and I do use an electric toothbrush), the plack always built up. So I stopped using toothpaste with #fluoride and replaced with non-fluoride #toothpaste and a once-per-week home made recipe containing baking soda, coconut oil, active charcoal, sea salt and a few drops of mint.
Not sure if it's the lack of fluoride or this new weekly routine, but my plack is gone! I still floss sometimes, but the build up is removed when I do it. It doesn't get stuck as hard as it did before.
Here's the recipe, if you want join another controversy:
## Plaque Removal & Whitening
Mix the ingredients as a paste in a glass jar:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (heat a little until liquid)
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tsp active charcoal powder or crushed tablet (add with stirring so it doesn't clump)
- 1 pinch Celtic salt (or other sea salt)
- 5-10 drops of peppermint essential oil
After it hardens again, pick up a good dab with your toothbrush and brush for 4-5 minutes.
## How it works
Baking soda and salt help break down plaque, while coconut oil has antimicrobial properties. Activated charcoal removes stains and whitens your teeth, from coffee and wine.
Activated charcoal's porous nature means it binds to substances, including surface stains on your teeth. When you brush with the homemade toothpaste, the activated charcoal works to lift and absorb stains, promoting a brighter smile over time. Baking soda contributes to the abrasive quality of the paste and helps remove plaque and further surface discoloration.
## How often?
Use once a week, preferably every Sunday evening. Then you use a toothpaste, ***without*** [[Fluoride]] is recommended, for the rest of the week.
#alternativeHealth