Are you ready to take your oral care routine to the next level with a homemade remineralizing toothpowder? This simple, natural recipe uses ingredients known for their dental benefits and leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed. Plus, making it yourself ensures you know exactly what's going into your dental care product.
Not the DIY type? No worries! You can purchase my handmade remineralizing toothpowder here. Enjoy all the benefits without the hassle of making it yourself.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup bentonite clay
- 1/4 cup kaolin clay
- 1/4 cup calcium carbonate
- 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
- 2 tablespoons dried peppermint
- 2 tablespoons dried chamomile
- 2 tablespoons dried plantain
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground clove
- 20 drops essential oil (orange, peppermint, or spearmint, based on preference)
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Benefits of Ingredients
- Bentonite Clay: Known for its detoxifying properties, it helps draw out toxins and impurities from your mouth.
- Kaolin Clay: A gentle abrasive that helps polish teeth and remove plaque.
- Calcium Carbonate: Provides essential minerals to help strengthen enamel and fight cavities.
- Sea Salt: Contains minerals that can help remineralize teeth and has antibacterial properties.
- Peppermint: Freshens breath and has antibacterial properties.
- Chamomile: Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
- Plantain: Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting gum health.
- Cinnamon: Offers antimicrobial benefits and helps to freshen breath.
- Clove: Has natural antibacterial and pain-relieving properties.
- Essential Oils: Add flavor and additional antibacterial properties, ensuring fresh breath and a pleasant taste.
Directions
- Prepare the Clays and Calcium: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the bentonite clay, kaolin clay, and calcium carbonate. Mix thoroughly.
- Blend the Salt and Herbs: In a blender or food processor, blend the sea salt with the dried peppermint, chamomile, and plantain until you achieve a fine powder.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the blended salt and herbs mixture to the bowl with the clays and calcium carbonate. Mix well.
- Add Essential Oils: Add 20 drops of your chosen essential oil (orange, peppermint, or spearmint). Ensure you mix thoroughly to distribute the essential oil evenly.
- Store Properly: Transfer your toothpowder to amber glass jars to protect it from light and maintain its potency. Ensure the lid is tight.
How to Use
- Wet your toothbrush and dip it into the toothpowder.
- Brush your teeth as usual, making sure to get all surfaces.
- After brushing, let the toothpowder sit in your mouth for a minute before spitting it out to allow the minerals to work on your enamel.
- Rinse your mouth well with water.
Enjoy the Benefits!
Regular use of this remineralizing toothpowder can help strengthen your teeth, reduce sensitivity, and improve overall oral health. Enjoy the natural benefits of these powerful ingredients and the peace of mind that comes from using a product made with care.