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Easy DIY Toothpowder

February 15, 2016 by Katie Mae Stanley 3 Comments

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Easy DIY Toothpowder-www.nourishingsimplicity.org

What would you say if I told you I gave up toothpaste 6 years ago?

You might look at me like I was a crazy person and then try to sneak a peek to see if there were any teeth in my mouth. Or you might back away to avoid the expected bad breath.

Perhaps I should clarify a bit. I didn’t give up brushing my teeth, I just gave up conventional toothpaste.

Most of the ingredients in conventional pastes make me shudder. Even “natural” ones tend to have

Even “natural” ones tend to have glycerin which coats your teeth, preventing them from being able to heal themselves through remineralization.  (Wellness Mama has an excellent article about remineralization.)

I am a DIYer, I was making my own things long before I knew it was the cool thing to do. It all started with my “tooth soap“, and then evolved into making deodorant, lotion, and cleaners.

I always get the itch to create new things so when I saw BHS’s toothpaste recipe featuring bentonite clay a few years ago I knew it was time to experiment again, that is how this easy DIY toothpowder was born.

Easy DIY Toothpowder-www.nourishingsimplicity.org

This recipe makes a sweet, dry powder that should be stored in a tightly sealed glass jar. For hygienic reasons, never dip toothbrushes or fingers into the powder.

Ingredients:
3 TBS bentonite clay
1/4 to 1/2 tsp powdered organic stevia **
1/4 tsp charcoal
1/8 tsp real salt or Celtic salt ground very fine
5-10 drops essential oil (clove or peppermint)
1 cute jar (like this one)

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in a small jar and shake until mixed.

To use, moisten your toothbrush and sprinkle tooth powder lightly over bristles.

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About Katie Mae Stanley

Katie Mae Stanley is the creator of Nourishing Simplicity. She believes that a made from scratch life is possible with a measure of grace. She teaches you to craft simple, nourishing recipes and natural DIY products at home.

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  1. Heather

    January 13, 2017 at 7:45 am

    I was wondering is this safe for children, nursing and pregnant women. My children are ages 1-6.

    Reply
    • Katie Mae Stanley

      January 16, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      If you are using it for toddlers or nursing and pregnant, I would suggest sticking with just citrus essential oils and not using peppermint. Research shows that peppermint can dry up your milk supply. You could also leave the essential oils out or use less. It really is a tiny amount, but it always better to err on the side of caution.

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    December 18, 2017 at 8:25 am

    […] easy enough to make I want something even easier – enter toothpowder. I started making a basic recipe a few years ago, that I love. Then I decided that a version that helps whiten your teeth as well […]

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