You were probably throwing out the eggshells because you thought they are useless, but the fact is that they are just the opposite of useless. You are also probably wondering if you have to brush your teeth with the eggshells while you are having the “most efficient” toothpaste for cavities.
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Well, this is correct, because the eggshells have some
healing cavities substances which can’t be found in toothpastes, and they also have huge amounts of calcium and 27 other minerals.
Besides removing cavities, this eggshells recipe will make your teeth cleaner and whiter, and will also make your
gums and mouth a lot healthier. Of course, after all these, you will find yourself more confident with your teeth.The science facts of the eggshells toothpaste
Over years and years of researching, it is proved that eggshells are the perfect source of bio-available calcium. This fact was proven by a Hungarian physician, Krompeher, along with his group of medics and biologists.
Actually, the main revelation about eggshells was backed up by a dentistry school in the Philippines, where toothpaste made of eggshells was compared with commercial toothpaste brands. Over time, the results were shocking.
The teeth cleaned with the eggshell toothpaste had less plaque built up and stronger enamel, thanks to the fact that
eggshells have calcium and other trace minerals which are essential for preventing cavities.
However, the eggshells are not just good for our teeth, but also for orthopedic diseases such as congenital dislocation of a hip or osteoporosis.
Small children need a lot of calcium for the formation of their bone tissue, and the calcium can be received from the eggshells. Adding eggshells to baby food can prevent rickets and anemia.Consuming eggshells
For best results, use organic, free range eggs. Boil the eggs because the boiling will kill any pathogens, and then peel the shells off. Allow the shells to dry naturally. After that grind them down into a fine powder, and add them to your food or your daily smoothies.Homemade Eggshell Toothpaste
This eggshells toothpaste is cheap and effective, and it is all made of natural ingredients. You may have heard that baking soda is abrasive, but compared to the commercial toothpastes, baking soda and eggshells are much less abrasive, and therefore
healthier for your teeth.Necessary ingredients:
¼ cup eggshells or calcium magnesium tablets (ground up)
2 tablespoon or more coconut oil
1 tablespoon baking sodaIngredients that that are not necessary, but can be added if you want:
1 tablespoon castile soap
1 tablespoon sea salt
Few drops peppermint essential oilPreparation:
Rinse the eggshells and boil them for a few minutes to get rid of the pathogens, then leave them dry. After that, grind the shells up (or tablets) in a coffee grinder until they turn into a fine powder. Put the powder in a bowl and add the coconut oil. Mix until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add the three ingredients if you want. At the end, store the mixture in a jar. Use a spoon to put the mixture on your tooth brush.
