Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

My remineralizing toothpaste is likely one of the most visited posts at Wellness Mama. Over time I’ve had numerous 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 do-it-yourself toothpaste is that it will possibly go away residue on sinks. Plus there’s some concern with the coconut oil when you have a septic system (like we do). I additionally needed 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 well-liked.

Selecting a Pure Toothpaste

Over the previous decade, increasingly more 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 totally different pure toothpastes on this article. Or you’ll find the toothpaste I helped develop right here (we’ve tooth whitening toothpaste plus a child’s strawberry taste!).

You’ll nonetheless discover DIY merchandise in my toilet 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 camping. 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 do-it-yourself tooth powder is bentonite clay. Years in the past I grew to become an enormous fan of bentonite clay for its wonderful 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’ll be able to take bentonite internally to assist take away toxins, so it’s secure to make use of within the mouth. Make sure to get food-grade bentonite clay although! The one I’ve linked within the recipe beneath is secure to make use of internally. Lately there’s been discuss concerning the lead naturally present in bentonite clay. Whereas there’s a tiny quantity of lead (like many issues), it’s certain inside the clay and never bioavailable. You’ll be able to learn extra about that 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 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 approach…

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

Wholesome Tooth Powder Elements

The opposite tooth powder elements additionally assist 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’ll be able to modify 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 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 – Gives the calcium wanted for sturdy 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 – 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 struggle 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 struggle plaque and gingivitis irritation. It additionally helps stop cavities and binds with calcium to assist remineralize enamel.

Including Important Oils

It’s fully non-compulsory, however you possibly can add some important oils to your tooth powder. They’re a potent approach to enhance the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are sturdy so a bit goes a great distance. After I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add just a few drops whole per batch.

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

The beauty of this tooth powder is you possibly can customise the flavour nonetheless you need. You’ll be able to add important oils to extend the efficiency or go away them out for a milder style (that even my youngsters like).

How you can 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 just a few drops of the OraWellness Brushing Blend. Brush and rinse with cool water. Adults and youngsters can use this each day (or a number of instances 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 automobile in summer time). Whereas it doesn’t have any water and the elements are antimicrobial, be sure you 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 Well being Routine

My enamel have by no means been whiter or healthier (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 exploit. 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!