Cinnamon Toothpaste
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp water
Gather supplies.
Pour in baking soda.
Add cinnamon.
Stir until you have a smooth paste.
Spread a small amount onto toothbrush and brush teeth for 2 minutes. Rinse well.
I loved it!
Turns out cinnamon is actually a popular ingredient in toothpastes and mouthwashes because it helps kill the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease. It also helped hide the taste of the baking soda. Reminded me of cinnamon toast, yum.
The clean I felt afterward was incredible. I could have swore my teeth were polished. It lasted into the next morning, and best of all, no peeling skin! I think this is going to be a staple for me.
Try it out sometime. It's quick and easy, and the results were more than I expected.
You make it sound so convincing that I might have to try it, and I don't even like cinnamon! I wonder if it would be counter productive to add some brown sugar for a cinnamon bun taste! ha ha ha
ReplyDeleteYes, it would! But try adding some Xylitol, which is sweet like sugar, but also actually good for your teeth!
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I may try this for Ellie. Perhaps she has the same problem as you as she just confessed to me that she has not been brushing her teeth for about 2 months. Maybe 3 times in that time. She really hates it, but she seems to like her new toothbrush, so maybe this would help too! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnd Sheila, I don't think you should brush with sugar, but it does make a very nice body scrub!!
This has been something I've been wanting to try too especially to get away from flouride. We have a flouride-free one for our toddler but I'm usually a sensodyne gal(I'll have to try this after I'm passed pregnancy nausea cuz I hate teeth brushing in general right now) Also sounds like a book I need to get my hands on.
ReplyDeleteAs the husband of this curious wife, I can also testify that it does indeed make your teeth feel polished. I was quite amazed with the results.
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Really? Hmmm sounds so easy! I never thought about adding cinamon. Thanks!
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I found you on Pinterest & I love your ideas for this toothepaste & the Bye Bye Black head Scrub- I just got finished making & using them both& they are great! Thanks for posting such eco. & budget friendly recipes!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear of your success with these products. Thanks for the encouragement!
DeleteDo you need to make this daily or can you make some up and use it for, say, a week or so?
ReplyDeleteI make it in these small batches and then use it each day until I run out. So yeah, about a week or so.
DeleteWhy is it so salty lol
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