Comments on: DIY Homemade Tooth Powder (plus info on Preserve toothbrushes)

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:19:30 +0000

Your new dental regimen is not only eco-friendly, it’s also more friendly for your teeth. Commercial toothpaste contains glycerin, which apparently coats the teeth and keeps the natural re-mineralization process from occurring. The glycerin only washes off after rinsing several times (something like 20, I believe). I would suggest using sea salt instead of regular table salt. I just use straight baking soda or straight sea salt. Sometimes I add a little hydrogen peroxide or just brush or rinse with hydrogen peroxide. Apparently cavities are caused by bacteria, so keeping your mouth clean will keep cavities away.

By: Gavin

Gavin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:39:52 +0000

Thanks so much for the resource! I love DIY so this is the perfect solution for me. .-= Gavin´s last blog ..Indoor living wall =-.

By: Fake Plastic Fish

Fake Plastic Fish — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:54:03 +0000

Hi Lola. Stevia is an herb. It does not contain any sugar, so it can't rot your teeth. Thanks for stopping by!

By: LOLA

LOLA — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:57:03 +0000

Stevia? Is this sweetener anything like sugar. If it is, it wouldn't be a great idea to rub on your teeth… so I'm guessing this doesn't rot your teeth like sugar. Am I right?

I like the idea of using the cleaned Parmesan shaker!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:59:00 +0000

cinnamon makes a tasty addition and can kill oral bacteria

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:09:00 +0000

I realize this is an old blog, but new to me and so happy to have found it! Question: do you add the wintergreen oil to the soda, salt, stevia mix? And I loooove, the preserve toothbrushes. I applaud you for taking the initiative for asking them for a sample. Hooray for simple successes! Have you blogged about dental floss? I’m going to look again. I’ve been wondering about this lately, too. Thanks, Beth!

Bianca, in Brooklyn

By: axelle

axelle — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:41:00 +0000

One day after faithfully flossing and rinsing, I decided to wipe my teeth, instead of brushing them, with a piece of washcloth wrapped around my index finger. Afterward, my teeth felt great, the way they feel after they’ve been cleaned at the dentist, so I wiped my entire mouth and tongue and I’ve never looked back. I now have a stack of little pieces of cut-up washcloth instead of a toothbrush. This is especially good for me because I was one of those Women Who Brush Their Teeth Too Hard and let me tell you, it is a BAD habit & can cause real damage.

By: Beth in the Fake Plastic Fish Tank

Beth in the Fake Plastic Fish Tank — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:07:00 +0000

I like the feeling of the salt, but it does make the powder taste pretty… uh… salty. My husband doesn’t like the salty flavor. I think the salt aids in healing if you have any gum soreness (as does salt water when you have a sore throat), but it’s optional. Oh, and I used table salt because it’s what I had, but most recipes I’ve seen on line call for sea salt.

By: Debra

Debra — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 13:47:00 +0000

I had not seen the addition of table salt to the homemade tooth powder – I’ll have to try that. I’m almost ready to lay my Tom’s tube to rest as well.