Natural toothpaste is effective. In fact, natural toothpaste has many benefits over traditional toothpaste.  Traditional toothpaste relies on chemicals and synthetic additives to remove bacteria from your mouth. In turn, you may experience allergic reactions to the toothpaste itself and expose your body to unnecessary additives.

Instead of turning to traditional chemicals, natural toothpaste uses the herbs and oils given to us by nature to treat many oral health issues.  Most commonly used is peppermint or spearmint oils. We have gotten used to that minty tingle in all toothpaste, but they are not all created equally. Peppermint is key in removing bacteria naturally while freshening breath.  Peppermint and spearmint oils have been used for centuries to cure infections in many areas of the body and they work the same for the teeth and gums.  Look for either or a combination of these in a natural toothpaste.

Flouride in many forms is usually present in regular toothpaste and is typically not found in all-natural toothpaste.  Most people use a city water source and this provides more than enough flouride for the teeth to stay strong.

You may think that natural toothpaste won’t really get your teeth clean, but think again. Natural toothpaste can be made to whiten teeth or add abrasives like baking soda to remove stains or sticky plaque. Natural toothpaste is also less likely to disrupt the natural balance inside the mouth. When the natural order of moisture, acidity and other elements are disrupted it can lead to other problems including bad breath, cavities and gum infections.

The most important goal of any toothpaste should be to remove the bacteria that can lead to gum infections or other health problems.  Brushing and flossing along with regular dental care should not be substituted however natural toothpaste is a wise choice in your journey to a healthier mouth.