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What is the Alternative?

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• There is a world of alternatives out there that are natural and come free of harmful chemicals and dyes. Traditional toothpastes often come with questionable ingredients, such as titanium dioxide, glycerin, sodium lauryl sulfate, and artificial sweeteners (and haven’t we learned from a young age that sweets cause decay?).

• 1. Baking Soda ; We’ll start with the most common of them all, baking soda. By dipping your toothbrush in baking soda and brushing your teeth like normal it has an very effective cleaning ability. You can even mix it with drops of your favorite mint oil to give your mouth that minty fresh feel .

• 2. Herbal Tooth Powders ; Sounds a bit “dirty hippy,” but this alternative can keep your teeth clean and healthy just as well as any store bought product. The bonus of this alternative is that many of the herbal ingredients can also help to fight infection, inflammation, and alleviate pain.

• 3. Dry Brushing : If we’re talking simple, this is it. Some believe that there is no need for anything at all: dry brushing can, and will, get the job done. A toothbrush is all you need. This technique does work, but the mind will usually make you feel like it doesn’t due to the lack of that minty-fresh feel that we have all come to love in our dental routines.

• 4. Brush with Pure Water ; If the dry brushing method is not your thing, just add water. Run your toothbrush under the faucet and let the magic of aqua be you guide.

• 5. Coconut Oil ; This oil is a miracle worker in many ways. It can hydrate skin, make dry hair silky smooth, and has many health benefits, but it is also a perfect product for cleaning your mouth. It’s antifungal and antibacterial, which makes it a fantastic toothpaste alternative. Coconut oil can also be combined with baking soda, which makes it a powerhouse in the teeth cleaning scene.