Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

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

The one downfall to my selfmade toothpaste is that it could actually go away residue on sinks. Plus there’s some concern with the coconut oil if in case you have a septic system (like we do). I additionally wished to determine the best way to 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 selfmade toothpaste. Plus you need to use floor herbs and spices as a substitute 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 substances. 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 you could find the toothpaste I helped develop right here (we’ve got 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 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 selfmade tooth powder is bentonite clay. Years in the past I turned a giant fan of bentonite clay for its wonderful 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’ll be able to 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 under is protected to make use of internally. In recent times 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 throughout the clay and never bioavailable. You’ll be able to 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 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 exploit it for facial masks, therapeutic poultices, and even my hair.

Wholesome Tooth Powder Elements

The opposite tooth powder substances 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 need to use extra mint and omit the cinnamon and clove. You’ll be able to 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 received’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 – Supplies the calcium wanted for robust enamel and will 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 may scale back the ache of delicate enamel. It additionally offers the tooth powder a yummy style.
• Cinnamon – Additionally antimicrobial and antifungal (particularly towards 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 could actually 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 solution to enhance the oral well being advantages. Most antimicrobial important oils are robust so a bit goes a good distance. After I add important oils to this recipe, I simply add a number 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 possibly can customise the flavour nevertheless 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).

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’ll be able to 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 alternative.

The best way to Use Tooth Powder

Dump a bit 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 Blend. Brush and rinse with cool water. Adults and children can use this day by 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 automotive in summer time). Whereas it doesn’t have any water and the substances are antimicrobial, make sure you keep away from getting the tooth powder jar moist. All the time 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 keeping 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 here 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 seem like? Go away a remark and share under!