Discover how to make your own all-natural, easy, and affordable toothpaste at home! This recipe features bentonite clay, which may help remineralize and whiten your teeth. It’s free from toxic ingredients, vegan, and kind to the planet. Plus, it includes xylitol for added oral health benefits.
Bentonite clay is formed from weathered volcanic ash and ancient oceanic sediment. The practice of eating clay has been recommended as a medicinal remedy for thousands of years. Its medicinal value dates back long before the advent of modern medicine. 1
Clay offers a rich variety of minerals, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, sulfur, manganese, and silica, along with trace elements.
Bentonite clay helps remove stains from your teeth by absorbing toxins and bacteria from your mouth. When used for dental care, it binds to plaque and releases minerals like calcium ions into your saliva. Studies have shown that incorporating bentonite clay into your regular dental routine can lead to whiter teeth over time without damaging enamel or irritating gums. 2
Bentonite clay replenishes lost minerals in tooth enamel and removes bacteria and toxins from your teeth. It also reduces gum inflammation, improving overall oral health and remineralizing your teeth.
Using metal utensils can deactivate your clay from it’s pulling power! Make sure you use plastic or ceramic utensils when making your recipe.
People with certain allergies might react negatively to bentonite clay. It’s important to consult your dentist before switching to bentonite clay toothpaste to ensure it’s safe and suitable for you.
If you would like to learn more about Bentonite Clay, I would suggest reading the references below. This is where I found the information for the video.
Happy toothpaste making!
If you would like to see the other toothpaste recipe, I made that resembles the store-bought toothpaste I buy at the grocery store, go here.
References:
- Stine, Nancy. Bentonite Clay. Heal Yourself Naturally Series, 2012.
- Bentonite Clay for Teeth (How to Use And Benefits)
- Knishinsky, Ran. Healing With Clay: A Practical Guide to Earth’s Oldest Natural Remedy. 2nd ed., Healing Arts Press, 2022.
Bentonite Clay Toothpaste with Xylitol
Equipment
- 1 glass, plastic or ceramic bowl
- 1 plastic or ceramic measuring spoons
- 1 fork or silicone spatula for mixing
- 1 glass jar and small spoon for application
Materials
- 4 tbsp food grade bentonite clay
- 2 tbsp powdered xylitol
- 2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
- 8 tbsp distilled water
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cacao powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of the optional ingredients together and combine,
- Add bentonite clay, xylitol and optional ingredients in a large bowl. Mix and combine with a fork.
- Add the coconut oil and combine. Add the distilled water and thoroughly combine until no lumps remain.
- Pour into your jar.
Notes
- The toothpaste will thicken over time. If it does dry out, add more distilled water until it is the right consistency.
- Spit the toothpaste into the trash to avoid clogging sink pipes due to the coconut oil.
- Store at room temperature for a week and remaining paste in the fridge for up to one month.
