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My remineralizing toothpaste is without doubt one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over the years I’ve had plenty of emails from individuals who’ve switched and like it. After I remineralized my enamel and reversed cavities, I grew to become a convert to pure toothpaste!
The solely downfall to my do-it-yourself toothpaste is that it could depart residue on sinks. Plus there’s some concern with the coconut oil when you’ve got a septic system (like we do). I additionally wished to determine incorporate the advantages of therapeutic clays into our oral well being routine. However, there have been some particular texture points with the clays and coconut oil.
What resulted was this remineralizing tooth powder and I couldn’t be happier with the outcomes. It’s even simpler to make than do-it-yourself toothpaste. Plus you should use floor herbs and spices as a substitute of important oils if most well-liked.
Choosing a Natural Toothpaste
Over the previous decade, increasingly pure toothpastes have come in the marketplace. They promote fluoride-free, sulfate-free, and pure elements. Some are actually higher than others, however there are some good ones in the marketplace. I evaluate completely different pure toothpastes on this article. Or you will discover the toothpaste I helped develop right here (now we have tooth whitening toothpaste plus a child’s strawberry taste!).
You’ll nonetheless discover DIY merchandise in my lavatory although as a result of I like with the ability to customise my oral care merchandise.
Why Tooth Powder?
Natural tooth powder is much less messy than a tube of toothpaste. This makes it simpler to journey with or take tenting. I don’t have to fret about toothpaste throughout my garments if it unintentionally will get squished in my suitcase. And it has a for much longer shelf life since we’re not introducing any liquids.
The major ingredient on this do-it-yourself tooth powder is bentonite clay. Years in the past I grew to become a giant fan of bentonite clay for its superb well being properties. Not solely does it bind and draw out heavy metals and toxins (a giant plus for the mouth!), however it’s additionally mineral wealthy.
You can take bentonite internally to assist take away toxins, so it’s secure to make use of within the mouth. Be certain to get food-grade bentonite clay although! The one I’ve linked within the recipe beneath is secure to make use of internally. In current years there’s been discuss concerning the lead naturally present in bentonite clay. While there’s a tiny quantity of lead (like many issues), it’s certain throughout the clay and never bioavailable. You can learn extra about that right here.
Bentonite can also be wealthy in calcium, magnesium, and silica to assist nourish enamel. So how does it work? Bentonite clay is exclusive as a result of as soon as combined with water the molecules develop {an electrical} cost. This cost attracts and soaks up toxins, drawing them into the within of the clay construction and holding them there.
To put it one other method…
Bentonite is a swelling clay. When it turns into combined with water it quickly swells open like a extremely porous sponge that traps toxins. It’s additionally very mild and has a milder style. I take advantage of it for facial masks, therapeutic poultices, and even my hair.
Healthy Tooth Powder Ingredients
The different tooth powder elements additionally assist a wholesome oral microbiome. The mix of herbs and minerals fights unhealthy breath and leaves your mouth feeling squeaky clear. For a pure mint taste you should use extra mint and omit the cinnamon and clove. You can modify the quantity of powder to your preferences. Personally, I like the balanced mix of natural peppermint powder, cinnamon, and refreshing clove.
- Baking soda – Helps take away stains and whiten enamel however it’s mild sufficient that it received’t hurt enamel. Helps take away plaque and reduces gum bleeding and irritation. Because it’s alkaline it helps a wholesome mouth pH to discourage dangerous micro organism.
- Calcium Carbonate powder – Provides the calcium wanted for robust enamel and might help scale back tooth sensitivity.
- Ground cloves – Naturally antioxidant and a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Clove freshens breath, will increase circulation for more healthy gums, soothes irritation, and might scale back the ache of delicate enamel. It additionally offers the tooth powder a yummy style.
- Cinnamon – Also antimicrobial and antifungal (particularly in opposition to candida). Tastes nice and helps discourage bacterial development within the mouth for recent breath. Reduces gum irritation and will increase circulation.
- Mint – Tastes nice and soothes the gums. Mint is antimicrobial, helps relieve tooth ache, and freshens breath. There’s additionally some proof it could assist struggle the virus that causes chilly sores.
- Xylitol – This sweetener provides to the tooth powder taste but additionally has some spectacular oral well being advantages. Studies present it helps struggle plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps forestall cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize enamel.
Adding Essential Oils
It’s utterly optionally available, however you’ll be able to add some important oils to your tooth powder. They’re a potent solution to enhance the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are robust so a little bit goes a good distance. When I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add just a few drops complete per batch.
Here are some important oils to attempt in your DIY tooth powder!
The beauty of this tooth powder is you’ll be able to customise the flavour nonetheless you need. You can add important oils to extend the efficiency or depart them out for a milder style (that even my youngsters like).
Remineralizing Tooth Powder
This do-it-yourself tooth powder makes use of elements that rebuild enamel, freshen breath, and detox your mouth.
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Instructions
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Mix the entire elements in a bowl. Use a fork to mash any clumps and blend in any important oils (if utilizing).
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Store in a small glass jar with a lid.
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To use, place some powder in your palm and dip a moist toothbrush into the powder. Brush and rinse.
Notes
You can customise the powder to your style and the entire natural elements are optionally available. Create your personal taste with the herbs and important oils of your selection.
How to Use Tooth Powder
Dump a little bit powder into your palm and dip the bristles of a moist toothbrush into the powder. Sometimes I’ll additionally add just a few drops of the OraWellness Brushing Blend. Brush and rinse with cool water. Adults and youngsters can use this day by day (or a number of occasions a day). Follow it up with some mouthwash or flossing if wanted.
Shelf Life and Storage
This tooth powder will final for a number of years if saved correctly. Store away from direct mild and warmth (just like the automobile in summer time). While it doesn’t have any water and the elements are antimicrobial, remember to keep away from getting the tooth powder jar moist. Always put a little bit powder into your palm earlier than making use of it to a moist toothbrush. Never dip the comb into the jar of powder as this introduces micro organism.
Oral Health Regimen
My enamel have by no means been whiter or more healthy (in accordance with my dentist) due to my oral well being routine. I eat meals that assist oral well being and use mouth-healthy merchandise. I don’t do the identical factor each single day, however listed below are a few of the issues I take advantage of. I’ve modified it up some since I reversed my cavities and sometimes now I’ll simply use Wellnesse toothpaste.
Have you ever had success reversing a cavity? What does your oral well being routine appear like? Leave a remark and share beneath!