They help maintain certain balances in our body, and also curb the amounts of the bad bacteria, if not eliminate them. Since our bodies may not have enough amounts of the good bacteria, it is sometimes advisable to ingest it. Gerber, Stephanie. (Updated: December 7, 2020). DIY Remineralizing Toothpaste with Probiotics. Hello Glow. Retrieved from https://helloglow.co/diy-remineralizing-toothpaste/ Surfactants: A chemical often found in conventional shampoos, many toothpastes contain surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate. These chemicals are added to toothpaste to make it foam. Some research has found that SLS can cause mouth ulcers (canker sores) and stomach issues.

A blend of coconut oil, bentonite clay powder, probiotics and prebiotics forms the foundation of this homemade probiotic toothpaste recipe. Bentonite clay powder looks off-white or pale gray in the jar but turns a more intense brownish-gray when mixed with coconut oil. This is normal. Your probiotic toothpaste isn’t going to win any beauty contests, but your mouth will love it! Brush twice a day and for maximum effect, use lozenges and mouthwash as part of your daily dental routine.With the blender running, slowly add the water and blend for at least 30 seconds, or until it is thoroughly mixed. You are probably wondering what else you can do, especially if you already have tooth decay or gum disease. Changing your diet is critical to dental health, but you may not be ready to completely give up on refined foods (or you ate them in the past, leaving your teeth vulnerable to decay) and brushing hasn’t helped enough. Fluoride: A very controversial ingredient. I personally don’t use fluoride toothpaste, and I also try and filter it out as much as possible from my tap water. It’s been found that excessive exposure to fluoride has been linked to a number of health issues, such as dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, thyroid problems, and neurological issues. Luvbiotics Advanced Dental Hygiene Original Toothpaste with lactobacillus (probiotics), and xylitol promotes good bacteria to help support your oral microbiome. Apart from toothpaste and mouthwash, the firm also launched an oral probiotic chewable mint product in 2018. “ They have proved a popular healthy option to freshen breath whilst getting a generous dose of gut loving probiotics without sugar or artificial colours or flavours​,” Macgregor said.

You will like that most probiotic toothpastes come vegan-friendly. The ingredients used in manufacturing them ensure that they can be used by everyone, children included. Why not anyway? Afterall, they are meant to boost your oral and general health! The addition of probiotics and prebiotics help to create a healthy mouth flora. And as for the cacao…believe it or not it’s not just about the taste! (Although we here at Ask the Dentist do indeed love some high quality chocolate). Compounds found in cacao lower your chance of cavities and also harden tooth enamel. So what are you waiting for? Make up a batch of homemade probiotic toothpaste and turn your toothbrush into a magic wand!

All about the microbiome in your mouth

Bentonite clay tastes, well, mild and clay-like. It isn’t unpleasant, but adding xylitol makes the paste sweeter, which kids may find more acceptable. Probiotics are generally classed as food rather than medicine, which means they don't go through the rigorous testing medicines do. It is completely safe! You would expect toothpaste to contain fluoride. If it does, then it may not be advisable to eat it. It’ll also not be good if you come to accidentally swallow it. Probiotic toothpastes do not contain fluorides. You can therefore ingest them if you like, since most have a sweet taste. But for most people, probiotics appear to be safe. If you want to try them, and you have a healthy immune system, they shouldn't cause any unpleasant side effects. Issues to be aware of As the name suggests, it was meant for your oral health. It eliminates plaque, with its calcium glycerophosphate and xylitol. Your mouth should, therefore, remain fresh and clean at all times. It doesn’t contain fluorides, so you shouldn’t be worried should you swallow the paste.