Natural toothpaste contains all natural ingredients that come from plants, herbs or other natural sources. What is in natural toothpaste really is not as important as what is not in it. Each maker of natural toothpaste will have their own individual components.  They may be pastes or even a clear liquid but no matter the form the key ingredients should be free from synthetic chemicals—especially sodium laurel sulfate a man made chemical that is found in many beauty products from shampoo to soaps.

The most commonly used ingredients in natural toothpaste are spearmint or peppermint 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.

Abrasives may also be added to help remove stains and sticky plaque from the surface of the tooth.  These abrasives may be as simple as baking soda, or calcium carbonate both of which are natural and safe for all members of the family.

Natural toothpaste is equally as effective at removing bacteria as any traditional toothpaste. By having its origins more close to that of nature, natural toothpaste is much less likely to cause allergies or disrupt the balance of the inside of the mouth at all. Though natural toothpaste may seem somewhat different than regular toothpaste, your teeth and your body will thank you for the change.