WO2019104033A1

WO2019104033A1 - Natural toothpaste compositions

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Publication number: WO2019104033A1
Application number: PCT/US2018/062003
Authority: WO
Inventors: Marni SHYMKUS; Vincent COBB; David Vu; Justin Hunt
Original assignee: Tribal dba Akamai LLC
Current assignee: Tribal dba Akamai LLC
Priority date: 2017-11-22
Filing date: 2018-11-20
Publication date: 2019-05-31
Anticipated expiration: 2020-05-22

Abstract

Natural toothpastes according to embodiments of the present technology may include water in an amount less than about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include clay in an amount between about 20% and about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include coconut oil in an amount less than or about 10% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include sodium chloride in an amount less than or about 2% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include fulvic acid in an amount less than or about 0.5% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may also include coenzyme Q10.

Description

NATURAL TOOTHPASTE COMPOSITIONS

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of ET.S. Provisional Application No. 62/590,098, filed November 22, 2017, and which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

FIELD

[0002] The present technology relates to oral hygiene. More specifically, the present technology relates to natural toothpaste compositions for use in oral hygiene.

BACKGROUND

[0003] As consumers become more aware of detrimental chemicals incorporated in everyday products, solutions containing natural and more healthful ingredients are being sought.

However, many producers fail to provide complete disclosure of ingredients, or fail to provide an actual natural product. In oral healthcare, while many oral hygiene products purport to include only natural, healthy ingredients, many of these products include additional chemicals that cannot be considered healthy.

[0004] For example, in many natural toothpastes, which may be fluorine-free toothpastes, the ingredients may still include xylitol for flavor. Although deriving from xylose, which may be naturally occurring, xylitol is a chemically-produced sweetener that may be formed by hydrogenating xylose. Hydrogenation routinely uses a catalyst such as nickel, which may be incorporated in the final product, and is well-known to have adverse health effects. Thus, toothpastes like these are hardly natural, and may indeed be toxic, leaving consumers with a false sense of security. [0005] Accordingly, new and natural toothpastes are needed to provide a healthy alternative to many toxic products on the market, and can improve overall health. These and other needs are addressed by the present technology. BRIEF SUMMARY

[0006] Natural toothpastes according to embodiments of the present technology may include water in an amount less than about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include clay in an amount between about 20% and about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include coconut oil in an amount less than or about 10% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include sodium chloride in an amount less than or about 2% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may include fulvic acid in an amount less than or about 0.5% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may also include coenzyme Q10 and other trace minerals and ingredients.

[0007] In some embodiments, the water may be an alkaline water characterized by a pH greater than about 7.5. The clay may be or include a combination of at least two clay materials. The clay may include a combination of bentonite and kaolin. The natural toothpaste may include bentonite in an amount between about 10% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include kaolin in an amount between about 10% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may also include trace minerals in an amount less than or about 5% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The trace minerals may include iron in an amount less than 0.4% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The toothpaste may also include one or more essential oils in an amount less than or about 3% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The essential oils may include one or more essential oils selected from the group consisting of peppermint essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, anise essential oil, clove essential oil, or tea tree essential oil. The natural toothpaste may not include sodium lauryl sulfate or glycerin.

[0008] Some embodiments of the present technology may encompass a natural toothpaste.

The natural toothpaste may include alkaline water in an amount less than or about 50% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include bentonite clay in an amount between about 15% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include kaolin clay in an amount between about 15% and about 25% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include coconut oil in an amount less than or about 10% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may be characterized by a pH greater than or about 7.5. The amount of bentonite clay may be greater than the amount of kaolin clay. The natural toothpaste may include fulvic acid in an amount greater than or about 0.01% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include liposomal coenzyme Q10. The natural toothpaste may include sea salt in an amount less than or about 2% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include trace minerals in an amount less than or about 5% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The trace minerals may include iron in an amount less than 0.4% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The natural toothpaste may include one or more essential oils in an amount less than or about 3% by weight of the natural toothpaste. The one or more essential oils may include a combination of two or more of peppermint essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, anise essential oil, clove essential oil, and tea tree essential oil. The natural toothpaste may exclude sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and silica.

[0009] Some embodiments of the natural toothpaste may encompass a method of producing a natural toothpaste. The method may include admixing an amount of alkaline water, an amount of coconut oil, an amount of bentonite clay, and an amount of kaolin clay. The amount of water may be at least about twice the amount of kaolin by weight. The method may also include incorporating sodium chloride, one or more essential oils, liposomal coenzyme Q10, and fulvic acid to produce the natural toothpaste. In some embodiments, the method may not incorporate sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, or silica into the natural toothpaste.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] The present technology relates to toothpastes and methods of manufacturing toothpastes to produce a natural, healthy, and effective product to overcome many of the issues with current commercial dental products. By utilizing healthy alternatives, many of the chemicals commonly used in both standard as well as so-called natural toothpastes may be excluded to provide a more natural alternative useable by consumers of all ages.

[0011] Many standard toothpaste products on the market include one or more ingredients that reduce the safety or healthiness of the paste. For example, many standard toothpaste products include a variety of chemicals that may enter the bloodstream of a consumer. Although these products are based on cosmetic use, an amount of the paste may be ingested. Additionally, the oral mucosa can absorb an incredible amount of material with which it comes in contact, providing an additional mechanism to bring harmful chemicals into the bloodstream.

[0012] A variety of chemicals common to regular or even so-called natural toothpastes include both natural and chemically processed ingredients that may have limited benefits on oral health, and may have negative health benefits. Surfactants, such as sodium lauryl sulfate and other foaming agents, are included to produce a foam that is stated to assist in delivering brushed material away from the teeth. However, the paste and saliva produced during brushing provide this same effect, bringing into question the incorporation of ingredients used in soap, which may not provide any benefit, and may be produced by processes that may taint or otherwise introduce non-natural materials.

[0013] Sodium benzoate and other preservatives are also common to many toothpaste products. These products may be marketed as safer than parabens and other ingredients, but when combined with certain vitamins, benzene may be produced, which is a known carcinogen. Sweeteners are utilized in many toothpaste products without providing any benefit to oral health. Many sweeteners such as xylitol, sugar alcohols, stevia, and other ingredients may provide a pleasant sweetness to the product, although the materials are often produced by harmful chemical processes that may taint or modify the material from a natural state. For example, stevia is often billed as a natural sweetener. The stevia plant may provide a natural sweetener that can be grown and utilized, but this is rarely the stevia used commercially. Instead, stevia used in most commercial products do not contain the stevia leaf, and instead include an extract of stevia known as rebaudioside A. The process for chemical extraction of stevia may use an alcohol solution to separate the stevia and then concentrate the material producing a material that may include none of the original stevia leaf, and can hardly be considered natural. Many other common sweeteners may be produced from even more harmful chemical processes.

[0014] Carrageenan has been incorporated with many natural toothpastes as a thickening agent, which may allow a reduction in water content of the paste. However, some studies have suggested that consumption may cause gastrointestinal issues. Glycerin and other vegetable oils are another common ingredient in toothpastes, which are intended to provide a pleasing mouth feel. However, this process actually may leave a residue coating the teeth during the brushing process. The residue may inhibit the natural process of re-mineralization, and may actually facilitate additional plaque buildup. Additionally, silica is commonly used as an abrasive in many toothpastes. Although silica may remove plaque and tarter, the highly abrasive nature of silica may scratch and damage tooth enamel. These and other materials may reduce or overcome any health benefits of most available products on the market.

[0015] The present technology may overcome the issues posed by many conventional toothpastes by excluding the components discussed above, and utilizing a variety of alternative ingredients shown to facilitate oral health, while limiting any or all negative health aspects. The present technology may utilize a combination of clay products and other natural ingredients to provide a toothpaste full of health benefits, while eliminating materials that do not contribute to oral health, or may indeed provide negative health effects.

[0016] Embodiments of the present technology may utilize a combination of ingredients to produce a natural toothpaste that may exclude many or all of the harmful or questionable materials noted above. By utilizing a combination of clays, nutrients, and essential oils, a natural and healthy alternative toothpaste may be produced, which may provide substantial health benefits to other products on the market. Natural toothpastes according to the present technology may include water, one or more clay materials, coconut oil, aloe juice, salt, essential oils, trace minerals, fulvic acid, amino acids, or coenzyme Q10. The combination of materials may provide a paste efficient at cleaning teeth, while improving oral health along with cardiovascular and overall health.

[0017] Water may be included in embodiments of the natural toothpaste at an amount less than or about 60% by weight. Water may also be included in a range including an amount of water greater than zero, and up to or about 60%. The water may be included at between about 10% and about 60%, between about 20% and about 60%, between about 30% and about 55%, between about 35% and about 55%, between about 40% and about 55%, or between about 40% and about 50%. The water used may include any type of water and may be natural water, spring water, mineral water, ozonated water, ionized water, or a combination of any of these materials, such as a combination of ozonated water and ionized water. The water used in the natural toothpaste may be characterized by a pH greater than or about 6 in embodiments. [0018] The water used in exemplary formulations may be or include an alkaline water characterized by a pH greater than or about 7. In some embodiments, the water may be characterized by a pH greater than or about 7.1, greater than or about 7.2, greater than or about 7.3, greater than or about 7.4, greater than or about 7.5, greater than or about 7.6, greater than or about 7.7, greater than or about 7.8, greater than or about 7.9, greater than or about 8.0, greater than or about 8.1, greater than or about 8.2, greater than or about 8.3, greater than or about 8.4, greater than or about 8.5, greater than or about 8.6, greater than or about 8.7, greater than or about 8.8, greater than or about 8.9, greater than or about 9.0, greater than or about 9.1, greater than or about 9.2, greater than or about 9.3, greater than or about 9.4, greater than or about 9.5, or higher. By utilizing alkaline water, the overall pH of the toothpaste may be increased greater than a 6, 7, or 8. Many pathogens thrive in an environment with a pH of between about 5 and about 7.5, by utilizing an alkaline water, a naturally antibacterial pH may be afforded.

Additionally, a pH above or about 7.5 may encourage or promote re-mineralization, which may not occur in environments with a pH in an acidic range, and may disrupt bacteria formation preventing halitosis and cavity formation.

[0019] Toothpastes according to the present technology may also include one or more clays in the formulation. For example, bentonite, kaolin, or a combination of these two materials may be utilized in exemplary formulations. Clay may be incorporated in an amount between about 20% and about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste, and may be included in an amount between about 25% and about 55%, between about 30% and about 50%, or between about 35% and about 50%. Bentonite clay may provide many benefits including a natural abrasive that is antibacterial and absorbs toxins, and is also rich in macro and micro minerals. Additionally, bentonite and other clays may trap and draw heavy metals from the system. However, bentonite may swell with water, and may produce a paste that is overly thick to be used effectively.

[0020] Accordingly, in some embodiments the amount of bentonite clay included in the formulation may be maintained between about 10% and about 30% of the amount of clay utilized, which may provide the numerous benefits of bentonite, while still affording an acceptable texture and swelling amount during manufacturing and use. As the amount of bentonite increases above about 40%, the texture of the paste becomes overly thick, and may produce a paste that cannot as effectively be used in oral cleaning. The bentonite used may be food grade bentonite as opposed to USP bentonite. USP bentonite is often washed and/or sterilized, which may purge many of the naturally occurring minerals and benefits of bentonite clay, while food grade bentonite may maintain these benefits.

[0021] Kaolin clay may also provide antibacterial effects and an amount of minerals, however this may be less than what may be provided by bentonite clay. Kaolin may create a smoother texture of toothpaste when incorporated with bentonite, however, kaolin may not provide the same abrasiveness. Accordingly, the amount of kaolin included in the formulation may be maintained between about 10% and about 30% of the amount of clay utilized, which may produce a smoother paste and texture, without detrimentally impacting abrasiveness and the antibacterial effects and mineral benefits of bentonite clay. In embodiments the amount of bentonite clay is greater than the amount of kaolin clay to provide a greater amount of abrasiveness, antibacterial effect, and mineral amounts within the natural toothpaste produced. For example, the amount of bentonite clay included in the toothpaste may be at least about 1% greater than the amount of kaolin clay included, and may be at least about 1.5% greater, at least about 2% greater, at least about 2.5% greater, at least about 3% greater, at least about 3.5% greater, at least about 5% greater, or more in some embodiments.

[0022] By utilizing a combination of clays may also impact the cleaning efficiency index of the natural toothpaste. The cleaning efficiency index is a comparison of cleaning ability to abrasiveness, and by utilizing a combination of bentonite and kaolin may produce a cleaning efficiency index of less than or about 1.7, less than or about 1.6, less than or about 1.5, between about 1.4 and about 1.5, or a between about 1.45 and about 1.5, or any other ranges within the stated ranges. The products may also be characterized by a relative dentin abrasivity (“RDA”) value of less than or about 120, and may be characterized by an RDA value of less than or about 110, less than or about 100, less than or about 95, less than or about 90, or less, or between about 85 and about 105, or within any other range within the stated ranges. Although being characterized by an RDA value below many commercial whitening toothpastes, natural toothpastes according to the present technology may whiten teeth to greater effect by aiding the re-mineralization process on teeth.

[0023] Toothpastes according to the present technology may also include a number of other materials to provide additional effects. For example, coconut oil may be included in natural toothpastes according to some embodiments of the present technology. The coconut oil may be included in an amount less than or about 15%, and may be included in an amount less than or about 12%, less than or about 10%, about 9%, about 8%, about 7%, about 6%, about 5%, about 4%, about 3%, about 2%, or less. Exemplary toothpastes may also include one or more salts, and may include sodium chloride in some embodiments. The sodium chloride may be included in an amount less than or about 5%, and may be included in an amount of about 4%, about 3.5%, about 3%, about 2.5%, about 2%, about 1.5%, about 1%, or less.

[0024] Natural toothpastes according to some embodiments may include one or more essential oils used in the formulation, and may include one or more, including all, of peppermint essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, anise essential oil, clove essential oil, or tea tree essential oil. The essential oils may be included in a total amount or individual amounts of less than or about 3%, and may be included in total or individually at an amount of about 2.5%, about 2%, about 1.9%, about 1.8%, about 1.7%, about 1.6%, about 1.5%, about 1.4%, about 1.3%, about 1.2%, about 1.1%, about 1.0%, about 0.9%, about 0.8%, about 0.7%, about 0.6%, about 0.5%, about 0.4%, about 0.3%, about 0.2%, about 0.1%, or less. In an exemplary formulation, which is not intended as limiting, the natural toothpaste included by weight percent of the toothpaste between about 0.4% and about 0.7% of peppermint essential oil, between about 0.3% and about 0.6% of cinnamon essential oil, between about 0.1% and about 0.4% of anise essential oil, between about 0.01% and about 0.3% clove essential oil, and between about 0.2% to about 0.5% of tea tree essential oil. The essential oils may provide a variety of antibacterial effects allowing the toothpaste to be free of synthetic preservatives. The present combination of essential oils may provide effectiveness against oral pathogens, without creating a flavor profile that may require additional sweetener. For example, while thyme and neem have been shown to be very effective against pathogens, the oils are characterized by a strong flavor usually countered by a sweetener, which the present toothpastes may not include. Similarly, spearmint has also been shown as effective against pathogens, but may not be safe for pregnant women.

[0025] Exemplary toothpastes according to the present technology may also include a combination of trace minerals, fulvic acid, and amino acids. The amino acids may include arginine in some embodiments, which has shown to reduce plaque. The trace minerals may include one any combination of boron, chromium, cobalt, copper, fluorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, selenium, silicon, sulfur, vanadium, or zinc. The minerals may be included in any amount, and may be included in an amount up to 5% by weight of the total composition, and may be included in an amount up to about 4.5%, up to about 4%, up to about 3.5%, up to about 3%, up to about 2.5%, up to about 2%, up to about 1.5%, up to about 1%, or less.

[0026] The trace minerals may be modified to increase or decrease any specific mineral in the incorporation. For example, iron may have a reduced concentration in the trace minerals included in toothpastes according to some embodiments to reduce bitterness that may be attributable to iron incorporation. For example, iron may be included within the natural toothpastes at an amount less than or about 1% by weight, and may be included in an amount that is less than or about 0.5%, less than or about 0.4%, less than or about 0.3%, less than or about 0.2%, less than or about 0.1%, less than or about 0.08%, less than or about 0.06%, less than or about 0.04%, less than or about 0.02%, less than or about 0.005%, less than or about 0.001% or less in some embodiments.

[0027] In some embodiments, fulvic acid may be included in the natural toothpaste, and may be incorporated in an amount greater than or about 0.01% by weight of the natural toothpaste, and may be included in an amount greater than or about 0.1%, greater than or about 0.5%, greater than or about 0.8%, greater than or about 1%, less than or about 5%, or within any smaller range encompassed by any of these ranges or listed numbers. Fulvic acid may facilitate absorption of the trace minerals and nutrients of the present technology. Because of the charged nature of fulvic acid molecules, the material can carry a large amount of minerals into the body much better than through normal ingestion mechanisms of the minerals. Moreover, the fulvic acid molecules may act as antioxidants by donating electrons to free-radicals. By incorporating fulvic acid into the natural toothpastes of the present technology, the incorporated trace minerals can be absorbed by the oral mucosa, providing additional health benefits over other conventional products.

[0028] Some embodiments of the present technology may also include an amount of coenzyme Q10 in the natural toothpaste. Coenzyme Q10 is naturally produced in the body, is an antioxidant, and is used in cells for growth and maintenance. Coenzyme Q10 has been shown effective in alleviating heart disease and other illnesses. The present technology may include Coenzyme Q10 in an amount less than about 3% of the total weight of the formulation, and the material may be included in an amount between about 0.1% and about 1% in embodiments. The coenzyme Q10 may be included as liposomal coenzyme Q10 in some embodiments, which may provide a liquid form of the enzyme and improved incorporation. [0029] The present technology may also encompass methods of producing a natural toothpaste.

The methods may include admixing an amount of water, including alkaline water, an amount of coconut oil, an amount of bentonite clay, and an amount of kaolin clay. The amounts of each material may be any of the material ranges discussed elsewhere in this disclosure. In some embodiments the amount of water utilized in the formulation may be at least about twice the amount of kaolin included by weight, and the amount of bentonite clay included may also be greater than the amount of kaolin added. The methods may also include incorporating effective amounts of sodium chloride, one or more essential oils, liposomal coenzyme Q10, trace minerals, and fulvic acid.

[0030] Any of the materials may be included in the amounts discussed elsewhere. In some embodiments the materials may be provided into the mixture sequentially, while in some embodiments all ingredients may be included simultaneously. The produced paste may not include sodium lauryl sulfate or other foaming agents including coconut-based substitutes, and may not include glycerin, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, or silica. The produced paste may be deposited into a tube or other dispensing agent, which may be packaged for sale. By utilizing natural toothpastes according to embodiments of the present technology, a healthy, effective paste may be produced that improves oral health, only utilizes ingredients that individually benefit oral health, and do not include chemicals and materials known to be deleterious to health and safety.

[0031] Two exemplary formulations that have been produced are provided below. It is to be understood that the formulations presented are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the technology as claimed or discussed elsewhere.

[0032] In the preceding description, for the purposes of explanation, numerous details have been set forth in order to provide an understanding of various embodiments of the present technology. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art, however, that certain embodiments may be practiced without some of these details, or with additional details.

[0033] The term“about” as used in the present disclosure is intended to encompass amounts greater and less than stated values. The term is meant to encompass deviation from the stated amount that may occur although intended to be encompassed by the stated value or range, or intended as slight variation that produces no effect on the product formed. For example, due to imperfect measurement or manufacturing techniques, deviations may occur in the measurement that provide inconsistencies that may be within 1%, 5%, 10% or some other percent deviation from the stated amount either by percent of the material or by overall percent of the material in the final product. It is to be understood that these common deviations are encompassed by the present technology. [0034] Having disclosed several embodiments, it will be recognized by those of skill in the art that various modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents may be used without departing from the spirit of the embodiments. Additionally, a number of well-known processes and elements have not been described in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present technology. Accordingly, the above description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the technology. Additionally, methods or processes may be described as sequential or in steps, but it is to be understood that the operations may be performed concurrently, or in different orders than listed.

[0035] Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the smallest fraction of the unit of the lower limit, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limits of that range is also specifically disclosed. Any narrower range between any stated values or unstated intervening values in a stated range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range is encompassed. The upper and lower limits of those smaller ranges may independently be included or excluded in the range, and each range where either, neither, or both limits are included in the smaller ranges is also encompassed within the technology, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or both of the limits, ranges excluding either or both of those included limits are also included.

[0036] As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms“a”,“an”, and“the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to“an extract” includes a plurality of such extracts, and reference to“the material” includes reference to one or more materials and equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art, and so forth.

[0037] Also, the words“comprise(s)”,“comprising”,“contain(s)”,“containing”,“include(s)”, and“including”, when used in this specification and in the following claims, are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, components, or operations, but they do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, components, operations, acts, or groups.

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:

1. A natural toothpaste, comprising:

water in an amount less than about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

clay in an amount between about 20% and about 60% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

coconut oil in an amount less than or about 10% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

sodium chloride in an amount less than or about 2% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

fulvic acid in an amount less than or about 0.5% by weight of the natural toothpaste; and

coenzyme Q10.

2. The natural toothpaste of claim 1, wherein the water is an alkaline water characterized by a pH greater than about 7.5.

3. The natural toothpaste of claim 1, wherein the clay comprises a combination of at least two clay materials.

4. The natural toothpaste of claim 3, wherein the clay comprises a combination of bentonite and kaolin.

5. The natural toothpaste of claim 4, wherein the natural toothpaste includes bentonite in an amount between about 10% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

6. The natural toothpaste of claim 4, wherein the natural toothpaste includes kaolin in an amount between about 10% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

7. The natural toothpaste of claim 1, further comprising trace minerals in an amount less than or about 5% by weight of the natural toothpaste, and wherein the trace minerals include iron in an amount less than 0.4% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

8. The natural toothpaste of claim 1, further comprising one or more essential oils in an amount less than or about 3% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

9. The natural toothpaste of claim 8, wherein the essential oils include one or more essential oils selected from the group consisting of peppermint essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, anise essential oil, clove essential oil, and tea tree essential oil.

10. The natural toothpaste of claim 1, wherein the natural toothpaste does not include sodium lauryl sulfate or glycerin.

11. A natural toothpaste comprising:

alkaline water in an amount less than or about 50% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

bentonite clay in an amount between about 15% and about 30% by weight of the natural toothpaste;

kaolin clay in an amount between about 15% and about 25% by weight of the natural toothpaste; and

coconut oil in an amount less than or about 10% by weight of the natural toothpaste; wherein the natural toothpaste is characterized by a pH greater than or about 7.5.

12. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, where in the amount of bentonite clay is greater than the amount of kaolin clay.

13. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, further comprising fulvic acid in an amount greater than or about 0.01% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

14. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, further comprising liposomal coenzyme Q10.

15. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, further comprising sea salt in an amount less than or about 2% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

16 The natural toothpaste of claim 11, further comprising trace minerals in an amount less than or about 5% by weight of the natural toothpaste, and wherein the trace minerals include iron in an amount less than 0.4% by weight of the natural toothpaste.

17. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, further comprising one or more essential oils in an amount less than or about 3% by weight of the natural toothpaste, wherein the one or more essential oils include a combination of two or more of peppermint essential oil, cinnamon essential oil, anise essential oil, clove essential oil, and tea tree essential oil.

18. The natural toothpaste of claim 11, wherein the natural toothpaste excludes sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, and silica.

19. A method of producing a natural toothpaste, the method comprising: admixing an amount of alkaline water, an amount of coconut oil, an amount of bentonite clay, and an amount of kaolin clay, wherein the amount of water is at least about twice the amount of kaolin by weight; and

incorporating sodium chloride, one or more essential oils, liposomal coenzyme Q10, and fulvic acid to produce the natural toothpaste.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the method does not incorporate sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, carrageenan, sodium benzoate, or silica into the natural toothpaste.