Cinnamon Nutmeg Toothpaste - Calcium Carbonate Base
A tasty toothpaste that promotes good oral health for the whole family. This version using a calcium carbonate base is smooth and mimics store-bought toothpaste.
Prep Time5mins
Total Time5mins
Servings: 1small tube (equivalent)
Ingredients
2tablespoonscalcium carbonate
1teaspoonbaking soda
¼teaspoonxanthan gum, optional
½teaspoonxylitol, optional
2tablespoonsextra-virgin coconut oil
1-2teaspoonswater, hydration rates may vary greatly according to region and personal preference – start with 1 and go from there
1-2drops cinnamon leaf essential oil OR 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, cinnamon bark essential oil is too “hot” for this use – use cinnamon leaf ONLY
1drop nutmeg essential oil OR 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, see important note about nutmeg essential oil below
Instructions
Whisk together the dry ingredients: the calcium powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and xylitol.
Using a fork, blend in the coconut oil until uniform.
Add the water and the essential oils and use a whisk to stir it very briskly. Make it as smooth as possible and add more water or calcium a bit at a time, if necessary.
Spoon into a small pastry bag fitted with a screw-on cap, a small sandwich baggie with the corner cut off, or other squeezable container. You may also thin it with an extra teaspoon of water and place it in a pump bottle.
Use within 3 days due to the water content.
Notes
If you'd like to make your own calcium carbonate rather than purchasing it, you can make your own following this tutorial from Mama Natural. If you choose to make your own, be sure to pulverize or grind it well into a very fine powder.