Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

My remineralizing toothpaste is likely one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Through the years I’ve had lots of emails from individuals who’ve switched and find it irresistible. After I remineralized my teeth and reversed cavities, I turned a convert to pure toothpaste!

The one downfall to my do-it-yourself toothpaste is that it could possibly depart residue on sinks. Plus there’s some concern with the coconut oil you probably have a septic system (like we do). I additionally wished to determine how you can incorporate the advantages of healing 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 an alternative of important oils if most popular.

Selecting a Pure Toothpaste

Over the previous decade, an increasing number of pure toothpastes have come available on the market. They promote fluoride-free, sulfate-free, and pure components. Some are actually higher than others, however there are some good ones available on the market. I evaluate completely different pure toothpastes on this article. Or yow will discover the toothpaste I helped develop right here (we now 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 really like having 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 camping. 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!), nevertheless it’s additionally mineral wealthy.

You possibly can take bentonite internally to assist take away toxins, so it’s protected to make use of within the mouth. You’ll want to get food-grade bentonite clay although! The one I’ve linked within the recipe beneath is protected to make use of internally. Lately there’s been speak concerning 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 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 blended 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 blended 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 Components

The opposite tooth powder components 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 possibly can alter the quantity of powder to your preferences. Personally, I really like the balanced mix of organic 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 – Offers the calcium wanted for robust enamel and might help cut 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 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 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 possibly assist combat the virus that causes chilly sores.
• Xylitol – This sweetener provides to the tooth powder taste but in addition has some spectacular oral health benefits. Research present it helps combat plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps forestall cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize enamel.

Including Important Oils

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

Listed below 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 nevertheless you need. You possibly can add important oils to extend the efficiency or depart them out for a milder style (that even my children like).

Find out how to Use Tooth Powder

Dump a bit of powder into your palm and dip the bristles of a moist toothbrush into the powder. Generally 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 instances 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 automotive in summer time). Whereas it doesn’t have any water and the components are antimicrobial, remember to keep away from getting the tooth powder jar moist. All the time 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 enamel have by no means been whiter or healthier (based on my dentist) because of 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 infrequently now I’ll simply use Wellnesse toothpaste.

Have you ever ever had success reversing a cavity? What does your oral well being routine appear like? Go away a remark and share beneath!