tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post8045773943380174615..comments2023-07-28T09:23:23.157-06:00Comments on OJTSR: Natural ToothpasteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13509391706924005345noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-68166945664732407312012-06-07T02:20:24.177-06:002012-06-07T02:20:24.177-06:00I picked up a bag of xylitol from Vitamin Cottage ...I picked up a bag of xylitol from Vitamin Cottage (which I believe you can order online from them as well). From what I understand It is a sugar alcohol. It looks just like sugar (granule form) but it doesn't dissolve like regular sugar does in water. You can also order it from lovetolearn.net in the healthy sweeteners section of their be prepared catalog.<br /><br />DeAnn wanted to try it too, so we made some last time I was out at her place. We will be posting recipes, etc. for it, as well as a giveaway when it isn't quite so hot to mail it - nothing says clean teeth better than melted coconut oil toothpaste in the mail box! Let me just say go easy on the baking soda - it has a good kick / aftertaste. Since the xylitol doesn't exactly dissolve, make sure your coconut oil is soft but not melted or you will have a layer of sugar on the bottom, and flavored coconut oil on the top :0)Carla @ Our Journey to Self Reliancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439970130981458268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-46621557195142596052012-05-21T09:58:19.445-06:002012-05-21T09:58:19.445-06:00Yeah...where did you get your xylitol??? I really ...Yeah...where did you get your xylitol??? I really need to get some for my toothpaste! :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-42478153883262504082012-05-08T22:22:55.180-06:002012-05-08T22:22:55.180-06:00Natalie,
Glad it worked out so well! Since the c...Natalie, <br />Glad it worked out so well! Since the coconut oil is antibacterial, it should help. From my own experience, this stuff was crazy good on the anti-cavity qualities, but not so minty. Oil of Oregano isn't exactly bursting with fresh breath flavor. I will have to try adding some birch or increasing the peppermint and see if it improves!<br />Thanks for your comments and input!<br />Carla :0)Carla @ Our Journey to Self Reliancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439970130981458268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-83946264697875198952012-05-05T20:40:53.027-06:002012-05-05T20:40:53.027-06:00Hi Carla!
Those WERE the only ingredients I used,...Hi Carla!<br /><br />Those WERE the only ingredients I used, but after reading this I ended up putting some coconut oil into it to make it into a paste instead of just a powder that I dipped my wet toothbrush into. It works SO much better!!! I absolutely love it! The batch I make lasts about two weeks. I would make a bigger batch, but I don't know how long it stays good for. I don't know what kind of cavity prevention it has, but it is definitely minty fresh! It is pretty good at masking the baking soda taste, too. I love how clean the baking soda gets my teeth, it has been pretty awesome!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-79935452478527263252012-04-29T22:31:39.968-06:002012-04-29T22:31:39.968-06:00Natalie,
Hello again! Glad you have enjoyed the...Natalie, <br /><br />Hello again! Glad you have enjoyed the blog thus far! So I am curious, are those the only ingredients you put in it? Do you prepare a batch or a single use prior to each brushing? Also, how is it in the "fresh breath" department? My toothpaste so far is exceptional at preventing cavities, but not my husband's favorite as a breath freshener, lol! Would love to hear more about your experiences!<br /><br />CarlaCarla @ Our Journey to Self Reliancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439970130981458268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-39134446880141153602012-04-29T19:18:23.185-06:002012-04-29T19:18:23.185-06:00Ooh, I make our own toothpaste, too! I use baking ...Ooh, I make our own toothpaste, too! I use baking soda, peppermint essential oil and birch essential oil. It's wonderfully minty!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-26924015250134223842012-04-05T19:33:43.073-06:002012-04-05T19:33:43.073-06:00Hi Carla! Where can I get a recipe for this? I wou...Hi Carla! Where can I get a recipe for this? I would like to know amounts :) And DeAnn said her xylitol is like granules not powder..what kind do you reccommend?Brittney Griffith Kohlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-44136549560369837162012-02-05T21:50:27.211-07:002012-02-05T21:50:27.211-07:00Paralee,
Thanks for the link - that was some real...Paralee, <br />Thanks for the link - that was some really cool info, especially about the length of time xylitol assists in dental health AFTER you QUIT taking it!<br />No stress @ the post, I know what you mean @ the writing part, I have had a few posts that I look at and think 'well, that was not exactly how I meant that to come out', lol! I think I will be down in the next month or so, maybe we could work on it then if you would like!<br />Blessings! :0)Carla @ Our Journey to Self Reliancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00439970130981458268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-78455615043073259802012-02-04T17:57:25.808-07:002012-02-04T17:57:25.808-07:00I really need to get some of this pronto! Glad you...I really need to get some of this pronto! Glad you didn't have anymore cavities!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13509391706924005345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-73937595281683369902012-02-04T12:43:59.285-07:002012-02-04T12:43:59.285-07:00Sorry about the earlier comment/removal...it had t...Sorry about the earlier comment/removal...it had the wrong website.<br /><br />Here is the one I meant to link. http://www.xylitol.org/ <br /><br />I enjoy your blog and will try to get something typed up like I told you I would do. I've started a couple of times and it always sounds silly.<br /><br />Look at black walnut tincture for your teeth, also. I've read some good things about it.Paraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467141088848689478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7920249341578879416.post-23541290343691188892012-02-04T12:35:21.236-07:002012-02-04T12:35:21.236-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Paraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467141088848689478noreply@blogger.com