The main ingredient in this tooth powder is Bentonite Clay. Not only does it bind to and draw out heavy metals and toxins (a huge plus for the mouth!), but it's alkaline and full of minerals. It can be taken internally to help with toxin removal so it is safe for use in the mouth and it contains calcium, magnesium and silica which are nourishing for the teeth!
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I have left out the powdered mint leaf, Xylitol and essential oils
- Mix the ingredients in a bowl or pint size mason jar and store in a small glass jar with a lid. Mix with a spoon or shake to incorporate ingredients.
- This recipe makes about ¾ cup of tooth powder which lasts for months. You can adjust the recipe up or down (Use teaspoons instead of tablespoons for smaller amounts).
- This will last indefinitely on the counter since there are no liquid ingredients and all of the ingredients naturally discourage bacterial growth.
- You can customize the powder to your taste and all of the herbal ingredients are optional.
- Bentonite or baking soda would actually work alone or together as a tooth powder, this one just tastes great.
- You could also add more cloves, mint and cinnamon for an even more concentrated powder. This type of cinnamon has a higher concentration of beneficial oils and tastes sweeter.
Wet the toothbrush and dip into the powder.
Rinse with cool water.
Can be used daily (or multiple times daily) and is fine for adults and kids.