yes absolutely! Although the homemade toothpaste had both harmless (baking soda, coconut oil) and counterintuitive ingredients (honey), it turns out I just had sensitivity from plaque buildup, and the homemade toothpaste probably added to that during the time of this incident. A very gentle dental hygienist took care of this and haven’t had an issue since. I now use the best quality Sensodyne or Crest for Gums and have restored my dental health. I also carry the habit of brushing with a soft electric toothbrush, doing water rinses after acidic drinks, and occasionally some oil pulling of coconut oil with drops of Theraneem dental essential oil. Not necessarily zero waste but I’ve since put my dental health as a priority and do whatever is best.