Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

My remineralizing toothpaste is among the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over time I’ve had lots of emails from individuals who’ve switched and like it. After I remineralized my enamel and reversed cavities, I turned a convert to pure toothpaste!

The one downfall to my selfmade toothpaste is that it will probably 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 needed to determine the best way to incorporate the advantages of therapeutic clays into our oral well being routine. Nonetheless, 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 selfmade toothpaste. Plus you need to use floor herbs and spices as a substitute of important oils if most well-liked.

Selecting a Pure Toothpaste

Over the previous decade, increasingly pure toothpastes have come available on the market. They promote fluoride-free, sulfate-free, and pure substances. Some are actually higher than others, however there are some good ones available on the market. I examine completely different pure toothpastes on this article. Or you could find the toothpaste I helped develop right here (we have now tooth whitening toothpaste plus a child’s strawberry taste!).

You’ll nonetheless discover DIY merchandise in my lavatory 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 by accident will get squished in my suitcase. And it has a for much longer shelf life since we’re not introducing any liquids.

The principle ingredient on this selfmade tooth powder is bentonite clay. Years in the past I turned 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!), nevertheless it’s additionally mineral wealthy.

You possibly can take bentonite internally to assist take away toxins, so it’s secure to make use of within the mouth. Be sure you get food-grade bentonite clay although! The one I’ve linked within the recipe under is secure to make use of internally. Lately there’s been discuss in regards to the lead naturally present in bentonite clay. Whereas there’s a tiny quantity of lead (like many issues), it’s sure inside the clay and never bioavailable. You possibly can learn extra about that right here.

Bentonite can 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 place it one other means…

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 exploit it for facial masks, therapeutic poultices, and even my hair.

Healthy Tooth Powder Elements

The opposite tooth powder substances 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 need to use extra mint and omit the cinnamon and clove. You possibly can alter 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 enamel nevertheless it’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 robust enamel and might help 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 enamel. 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 progress 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 probably assist struggle 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 struggle plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps stop cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize enamel.

Including Important Oils

It’s utterly non-compulsory, however you’ll be able to add some important oils to your tooth powder. They’re a potent solution to improve the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are robust so a bit goes a good distance. Once I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add a couple of drops complete per batch.

Listed here are some important oils to attempt in your DIY tooth powder!

The wonderful thing about this tooth powder is you’ll be able to customise the flavour nonetheless you need. You possibly 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 selfmade tooth powder makes use of substances that rebuild enamel, freshen breath, and detox your mouth.

Yield

Directions

• Combine all the substances in a bowl. Use a fork to mash any clumps and blend in any important oils (if utilizing).

• Retailer in a small glass jar with a lid.

• To make use of, place some powder in your palm and dip a moist toothbrush into the powder. Brush and rinse.

Notes

You possibly can customise the powder to your style and all the natural substances are non-compulsory. Create your personal taste with the herbs and important oils of your selection.

Easy methods to Use Tooth Powder

Dump a bit powder into your palm and dip the bristles of a moist toothbrush into the powder. Generally I’ll additionally add a couple 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). Comply with 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 automobile in summer time). Whereas it doesn’t have any water and the substances are antimicrobial, you should definitely keep away from getting the tooth powder jar moist. At all times put a bit 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 Health Routine

My enamel have by no means been whiter or more healthy (in keeping with my dentist) because of 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 here are a number of the issues I exploit. 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 seem like? Depart a remark and share under!