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After reading and learning about fluoride I decided that I did not want this for my family anymore. If you are interested in reading up on this topic you will find many informative links HERE. As a result of this choice I had to find a good alternative to the toothpaste I was buying. I started buying toothpaste from the health food store, but with several children at home it became quite an expense for us. So I began making my own tooth powder. It is very easy to make, only takes a few minutes to mix together and the cost is minimal!
¼ to 1/3 cup baking soda
½ tsp. To 2 tsp. Myrrh – this is an acquired taste. I would really recommend that you start out with a very small amount and increase as you get use to its taste (remember the name means “bitter”) But this is what gives your tooth powder its’ disinfectant, antiseptic properties.
3 to 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
1 to 2 drops Anise essential oil – both of these can be adjusted to fit your own tastes. Some of my kids prefer it to have more peppermint taste, but some love the Anise taste (somewhat licorice )
a dash of salt – I use sea salt
Mix all ingredients together and store in a covered container (I use a small Rubbermaid plastic container) in the bathroom.
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