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My remineralizing toothpaste is without doubt one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over time I’ve had lots of emails from individuals who’ve switched and find it irresistible. After I remineralized my tooth and reversed cavities, I turned a convert to pure toothpaste!
The one downfall to my do-it-yourself toothpaste is that it will possibly depart residue on sinks. Plus there’s some concern with the coconut oil in case you have a septic system (like we do). I additionally wished to determine the best way to incorporate the advantages of therapeutic clays into our oral well being routine. Nevertheless, 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 utilize floor herbs and spices as a substitute of important oils if most well-liked.
Selecting a Pure Toothpaste
Over the previous decade, an increasing number of pure toothpastes have come in the marketplace. They promote fluoride-free, sulfate-free, and pure elements. Some are definitely higher than others, however there are some good ones in the marketplace. I examine totally different pure toothpastes on this article. Or you’ll find 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 rest room although as a result of I really like with the ability to customise my oral care merchandise.
Why Tooth Powder?
Pure 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 primary ingredient on this do-it-yourself tooth powder is bentonite clay. Years in the past I turned an enormous fan of bentonite clay for its superb well being properties. Not solely does it bind and draw out heavy metals and toxins (an enormous plus for the mouth!), but it surely’s additionally mineral wealthy.
You may take bentonite internally to assist take away toxins, so it’s secure to make use of within the mouth. You should definitely get food-grade bentonite clay although! The one I’ve linked within the recipe beneath is secure to make use of internally. In recent times there’s been speak in regards to the lead naturally present in bentonite clay. Whereas there’s a tiny quantity of lead (like many issues), it’s sure throughout the clay and never bioavailable. You may learn extra about that right here.
Bentonite can be wealthy in calcium, magnesium, and silica to assist nourish tooth. 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 place it one other manner…
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 light and has a milder style. I take advantage of it for facial masks, therapeutic poultices, and even my hair.
Wholesome Tooth Powder Elements
The opposite tooth powder elements additionally help a wholesome oral microbiome. The mix of herbs and minerals fights dangerous breath and leaves your mouth feeling squeaky clear. For a pure mint taste you should utilize extra mint and omit the cinnamon and clove. You may modify the quantity of powder to your preferences. Personally, I really like the balanced mix of natural peppermint powder, cinnamon, and refreshing clove.
- Baking soda – Helps take away stains and whiten tooth but it surely’s light sufficient that it gained’t hurt enamel. Helps take away plaque and reduces gum bleeding and irritation. As a result of it’s alkaline it helps a wholesome mouth pH to discourage dangerous micro organism.
- Calcium Carbonate powder – Gives the calcium wanted for sturdy enamel and can assist cut back tooth sensitivity.
- Floor cloves – Naturally antioxidant and a broad spectrum antimicrobial. Clove freshens breath, will increase circulation for more healthy gums, soothes irritation, and might cut back the ache of delicate tooth. It additionally provides the tooth powder a yummy style.
- Cinnamon – Additionally antimicrobial and antifungal (particularly in opposition to candida). Tastes nice and helps discourage bacterial development within the mouth for contemporary 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 will possibly assist battle the virus that causes chilly sores.
- Xylitol – This sweetener provides to the tooth powder taste but in addition has some spectacular oral well being advantages. Research present it helps battle plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps forestall cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize tooth.
Including Important Oils
It’s utterly non-obligatory, however you possibly can add some important oils to your tooth powder. They’re a potent technique to enhance the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are sturdy so a bit of goes a great distance. After I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add a number of drops whole per batch.
Listed below are some important oils to strive in your DIY tooth powder!
The wonderful thing about this tooth powder is you possibly can customise the flavour nonetheless you need. You may add important oils to extend the efficiency or depart them out for a milder style (that even my children 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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Directions
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Combine 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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Retailer in a small glass jar with a lid.
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To make use of, place some powder in your palm and dip a moist toothbrush into the powder. Brush and rinse.
Notes
You may customise the powder to your style and the entire natural elements are non-obligatory. Create your individual taste with the herbs and important oils of your selection.
The way to Use Tooth Powder
Dump a bit of powder into your palm and dip the bristles of a moist toothbrush into the powder. Typically I’ll additionally add a number of drops of the OraWellness Brushing Mix. Brush and rinse with cool water. Adults and children can use this every day (or a number of occasions a day). Observe 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. Retailer away from direct mild and warmth (just like the automotive in summer time). Whereas it doesn’t have any water and the elements are antimicrobial, you should definitely keep away from getting the tooth powder jar moist. At all times put a bit of powder into your palm earlier than making use of it to a moist toothbrush. By no means dip the comb into the jar of powder as this introduces micro organism.
Oral Well being Routine
My tooth have by no means been whiter or more healthy (in line with my dentist) due to my oral well being routine. I eat meals that help 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 ever had success reversing a cavity? What does your oral well being routine appear to be? Go away a remark and share beneath!