I started making my own toothpaste and my gums got healthier. I use 1cup coconut oil, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup xylitol, 6tsp. Bone meal powder and some peppermint flavoring. When I started using this my gums showed marked improvement at my next dentist appointment. The dentist and dental assistant seemed a bit unhappy with me. I don’t go there anymore.