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 like it. After I remineralized my teeth and reversed cavities, I grew to become a convert to pure toothpaste!

The one downfall to my home made toothpaste is that it may possibly 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 healing 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 home made 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 totally different pure toothpastes on this article. Or yow will discover 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 rest room although as a result of I 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 camping. I don’t have to fret about toothpaste throughout my garments if it by chance 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 home made 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!), 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. 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 certain throughout 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 method…

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 mild and has a milder style. I take advantage of it for facial masks, therapeutic poultices, and even my hair.

Wholesome Tooth Powder Substances

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 like the balanced mix of organic peppermint powder, cinnamon, and refreshing clove.

• Baking soda – Helps take away stains and whiten enamel nevertheless it’s mild 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 sturdy 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 offers 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 may possibly assist combat the virus that causes chilly sores.
• Xylitol – This sweetener provides to the tooth powder taste but additionally has some spectacular oral health benefits. Research present it helps combat plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps stop cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize enamel.

Including Important Oils

It’s fully optionally available, however you’ll be able to add some important oils to your tooth powder. They’re a potent technique to improve the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are sturdy so slightly goes a good distance. Once I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add just a few drops whole per batch.

Listed below 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 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 home made tooth powder makes use of components that rebuild enamel, freshen breath, and detox your mouth.

Yield

Directions

• Combine the entire components 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 the entire natural components are optionally available. Create your individual taste with the herbs and important oils of your alternative.

Use Tooth Powder

Dump slightly 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 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 gentle 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 slightly 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 (in keeping 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 number 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 seem like? Go away a remark and share beneath!