Here’s what’s new this week…
🥣 Want to make your own toothpaste?
Although there are several fluoride-free toothpastes I recommend, no commercial product is perfect—store-bought options always involve compromises. That’s why DIY toothpaste recipes remain popular: they let you control exactly which ingredients you use every day.
On my site you’ll find step-by-step guides for homemade mouthwash, toothpaste, teething remedies, whitening paste, and more. If you prefer to tailor your oral care to your needs, these recipes make it easy to choose safe, simple ingredients and avoid unnecessary additives.
🎧 Episode #49: How to Know If Your Toothpaste Is Abrasive
Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn:
- What abrasion indexes measure and how they relate to tooth structure
- The pros and cons of the toothpastes I recommend
- How to choose toothpaste based on RDA (Relative Dentin Abrasivity)
- The techniques I use to manage my own tooth sensitivity when selecting toothpaste
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