10 DIY Antibacterial Mouthwash Recipes

Did you run out of mouthwash?    And it’s too late to go to the store or you just don’t feel like it?  Or maybe you’re committed to reduce you and your family from household chemicals, so you’re finding less harsh substitutes.  Or like me, you can’t stand the burning sensation from most store bought mouthwashes?  Well whatever the reason is, don’t worry I got you covered!

I always think to myself, how did our ancestors survive, or what about animals with teeth!? 
I am sorry, but way way long ago, did they have dentist, toothpaste, mouthwash, and all these other things?  No.  They had to have eaten well and did other things to help their teeth.  I think about my dog and how she is 4 years old with pearly whites, but I don’t brush her teeth!  And that’s because part of our teeth health is what we put in our mouths.
When I got a few cavities, I knew there had to be more then just brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash.  I had a dentist appointment June of 2017, in which I was told I had a cavity and I need to get it fixed asap.  I opted out of getting this done asap mainly because I was being cheap and used up all of my dental insurance from a crown.  I was also fed up that I had another cavity and totally embarrassed.  Seriously, my handsome hygienist had to be thinking I was lying about my dental routine, he had to think no way does she brush, floss, or use mouth wash at this point.  Since, I know I have the dental perfect routine, something else had to have been going on, so I did some research.  After reading this book, I reduced my intake of Phytic acidic foods and processed foods.  And guess what?  By January 2018, to my hygienist surprise, I no longer needed to get that cavity filled!
Besides, making your own mouthwash at home is cheaper and healthier!  None of these recipes will burn your mouth either!

1.  Tea Tree and Peppermint Mouthwash
Mix all of the ingredients together.  Before each use, shake the container as the baking soda will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
  2.  Whiten and Remineralizes (1 of 2)
  • 1 mason jar
  • 2 tsp calcium carbonate
  • 10 drops liquid stevia
  • 10 drops concentrated trace minerals
  • 10 drops peppermint oil
  • 5 drops lemon oil
  • 5 drops spearmint oil
  • 2 Cups distilled water
In a glass container, stir together the calcium powder and stevia.  Add liquid minerals and essential oils.  Add water and stir.  Pour mixture into a glass container.  Close the lid tightly and shake ingredients together for about 30-60 seconds.  Before each use, shake the container as the ingredients will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
   
 3.  Whitens and Remineralizes (2 of 2)
  • 1 mason jar
  • 2 tsp calcium carbonate
  • 1 tsp of xylitol Crystals
  • 10 drops concentrated trace minerals
  • 10 drops peppermint oil
  • 5 drops lemon oil
  • 5 drops spearmint oil
  • 16 oz of distilled water
In a bowl, stir together powder and crystals.  Add the trace minerals and essential oils.  Add water and stir.  Pour the mixture into the container.  Shake. Make sure that the xylitol dissolves, after about 60 seconds.  Before each use, shake the container as the ingredients will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
   4. Peppermint, Lemon, and Thieves
  • 1 mason jar
  • 1 Cup distilled water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 5 drops peppermint oil
  • 1 drop lemon oil
  • 3 drops thieves Oil
  • 2 tsp baking soda

Mix all of the ingredients together.  Before each use, shake the container as the baking soda will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
  5.  Witch Hazel
  • 1 mason jar
  • 1 Cup of distilled water
  • 1 Tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 tsp of baking soda
  • 1 tsp jojoba oil
  • 10 drops of essential oils of your choice (peppermint oil, lemon oil, spearmint oil, etc.)

Mix all of the ingredients together.  Before each use, shake the container as the baking soda will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
  6.  Natural Antiseptic Mouthwash
  • 4 oz peppermint hydrosol
  • 4 oz herbal infusion (peppermint leaves, sage leaves, and echinacea angustifolia root)
  • 1 Tsp thyme extract
  • 2 Tsp myrrh gum extract
  • 10 drops mint flavor extract
  • 1 mason jar
Mix all of the ingredients together.  Before each use, shake the container as the baking soda will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!
   7.  Tincture Mouthwash
  • 1, 4 oz glass bottle
  • 1/2 Cup distilled water
  • 2 Tbsp vodka
  • 1 dropper full calendula tincture
  • 1 dropper full goldenseal tincture
  • 5 dropper full myrrh tincture
  • 2 drops peppermint oil
Mix all of the ingredients, store in a glass jar. Swish and spit!
   8.  Aloe Mouthwash
  • 6 oz glass bottle
  • 4  oz aloe vera juice
  • 2 oz water
  • 1/2 Tbsp witch hazel
  • 1 Tsp baking soda
  • 10 drops of peppermint oil
Add liquid ingredients to a glass container. Mix with a whisk. Then pour into your container. Before each use, shake the container as the baking soda will settle at the bottom. Swish and spit!  This mixture will last up to 14 days.
  9.  Bad Breath (Halitosis)

Mix all of the ingredients, store in a glass jar. Swish and spit!

10.  Organic
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Cup salt water
  • 1-2 drops of vanilla oil
  • 1 mason jar
Mix all of the ingredients, store in a glass jar. Swish and spit!
And if you choose to buy in-store mouth wash, check the ingredients and go for something made with natural ingredients.  Avoid the following ingredients:
  • Alcohol
  • Chlorine dioxide
  • Chlorhexidine
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine
  • Parabens
  • Poloxamer 407
  • Formaldehyde
  • Saccharin
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