Make Your Own Toothpaste

You are free to publish this article as long as you include the footer and hyperlink where possible. Please send a courtesy copy to fisher@thriftyfun.com. Make Your Own Toothpaste By ThriftyFun.com Making your own toothpaste is both easy and cheap. Ingredients: - 1 cup baking soda - 1/3 cup salt - 3 teaspoons glycerin - Flavoring for taste (Wintergreen or Peppermint Oil) Directions: Mix baking soda and salt together. Then add 3 teaspoons of glycerin and mix thourally. Add flavoring to taste. 5 to 10 drops will usually work. Find out what is best for you. Put paste into a squeeze bottle. Use as you would commercial toothpaste. You can also add a drop of food coloring to add a little color. Add a little more glycerin for thicker toothpaste. About the Author: ThriftyFun.com publishes the Daily Thrifty Tips newsletter. http://www.thriftyfun.com