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How to make homemade remineralizing tooth powder?

I will share with you a simple yet effective zero waste tooth powder recipe that will keep your smile fresh and clean. 

Keep reading to find more about:

  1. Why switch to a DIY tooth powder?
  2. Ingredients for the Remineralizing Tooth Powder recipe
  3. Remineralizing tooth powder recipe (step-by-step guide)
  4. How to use the tooth powder?
  5. FAQ
  6. Sum up
Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

Why switch to a DIY tooth powder?

1) DIY tooth powder can help prevent tooth decay and remineralize your teeth. 

Tooth remineralization (repair) is a natural process that happens each day within our mouths. 

Remineralization repairs the outer layer of our tooth and prevents tooth decay. 

In this DIY recipe, we will use ingredients that will enhance oral remineralization. 

2) Creating your DIY tooth powder is also cheaper. 

While the initial cost of the ingredients might be a bit higher, in the long run, you will save money!

That’s because, with just a couple of ingredients, you can make tooth powder for months to come. 

3) Furthermore, you can find all the ingredients locally in bulk, or with plastic-free packaging.

You will reduce a lot of trash from toothpaste tubes, and this recipe will help you to create an (almost!) zero waste tooth powder. 

4) Other benefits of DIY tooth powder include:

  • It can whiten your teeth naturally
  • It will freshen your breath 
  • It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory 
  • It will help you to maintain significantly lower plaque levels
Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

Ingredients for the remineralizing tooth powder recipe:

Bentonite clay:

Bentonite clay is an antibacterial agent, and it contains natural minerals, such as calcium, which can help remineralize your teeth. 

Bentonite clay raises the pH of your mouth and provides the necessary abrasiveness to remove plaque. 

The good thing is that bentonite clay isn’t abrasive enough to scratch enamel, so it’s a safe option.

Additionally, you can treat bad breath with clay since it can eliminate the most common sources of bad breath.

Kaolin is another natural clay that’s safe and effective at cleaning and polishing teeth. 

A side note:

Bentonite clay comes from the earth. Because of that, it may collect heavy metals or other substances. 

When you want to use bentonite clay, always purchase a safe product for internal use from a reliable brand.

Where to buy plastic-free bentonite clay: 

  • Bentonite clay from Zero Waste Bulk (the US)
  • Bentonite clay from A Drop In The Ocean (the US)
  • Bentonite clay from All Things Being Eco (Canada)
  • Bentonite clay from Zero waste store (Australia)
  • Bentonite clay from Etsy
  • I bought my bentonite clay from a local health store (Bulgaria)
Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

Baking soda:

Baking soda is an effective antimicrobial powder that will freshen your breath and whiten your teeth. Best of all, it can start removing plaque after a single tooth brushing! 

Studies (1, 2) found that brushing your teeth with baking soda helps maintain significantly lower plaque levels. Baking soda is also effective in stain removal and teeth whitening.

Researchers in both clinical and laboratory studies have found baking soda is safe, low in abrasiveness, and does not contribute to root sensitivity. 

A study found that baking soda mouth rinse prevents enamel demineralization while enhancing remineralization. 

An article in a leading dental journal from 1911 described baking soda as “the ideal tooth powder” as being “capable of giving a high polishing to the teeth, without the danger of scratching them.”

Here is another interesting chart showing the abrasiveness of common kinds of toothpaste. You can see that baking soda is on the lower end (low abrasiveness). 

Just keep in mind that baking soda’s harshness depends on several factors, including the frequency of brushing, the hardness of the toothbrush bristles, and the pressure applied. 

So when using baking soda in your tooth powder, be mindful, and don’t press your toothbrush with all the strength you have 😀 

Where to buy plastic-free baking soda: 

  • Arm & Hammer Baking Soda – box (link to Amazon)
  • Zero Waste Bulk (the US)
  • The Good Fill – bulk (the US) 
  • The Source Bulk Foods (the UK)
  • Zero Waste Bulk Foods (the UK)
  • Or local bulk & healthy food stores 
Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

Xylitol:

Xylitol is a non-sugar sweetener extracted from the birch tree. 

It is beneficial for the oral environment since it can decrease dental caries (1, 2).

Xylitol also reduces bacteria sticking to the gums, plaque levels, dry mouth, gingival inflammation, and teeth decay. (1) 

Where to buy plastic-free xylitol: 

  • Zero waste bulk (the US)
  • The Source Bulk Foods (Australia)
  • Bulk™ (compostable packaging, the UK, Europe)
  • Check local bulk and health stores

Peppermint essential oil:

Peppermint can effectively soothe toothaches, and it is potent for fighting oral pathogens and killing common bacteria that can lead to cavities and gum disease. (1)

Peppermint oil is antifungal and shows solid antibacterial action against oral pathogens. (1, 2)

Where to buy high-quality peppermint essential oil: 

  • Nexon Botanics – Organic Peppermint Oil (Amazon)

Cinnamon essential oil:

Cinnamon has an antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory effect that has long been used to treat toothache and fight bad breath. (1)

Studies found that cinnamon oil is effective in inhibiting bacterial species involved in dental caries. (1, 2)

Where to buy high-quality cinnamon essential oil: 

  • Nexon Botanics – Organic Cinnamon Essential Oil (Amazon)
Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

Clove essential oil (optional):

In case you don’t have cinnamon essential oil, or you want an alternative – use clove. 

Clove oil is a fantastic option since it is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. 

It can also be applied directly to the gums to ease toothache, and it is effective at fighting several known oral bacteria. (1, 2)

Compounds extracted from cloves can stop the growth of two types of bacteria that contribute to gum disease.

Another study tested the effects of using an herbal mouthwash consisting of tea tree oil, cloves, and basil for 21 days.

There was an improvement in gum health and a significant reduction in plaque and bacteria in the mouth. 

Where to buy high-quality clove essential oil: 

  • Nexon Botanics – Organic Clove Essential Oil (Amazon)

NOTE:

As with any essential oil, there may be allergic reactions. Always do a skin patch test on a small area around your elbow. 

For oral use, due to the highly aromatic nature of essential oils, tissue irritation may appear.


Homemade tooth powder recipe:

  1. 4 tbsp bentonite clay (53g)
  2. 4 tbsp baking soda (57g)
  3. 4 teaspoons xylitol (17g)
  4. 8-9 drops peppermint essential oil
  5. 3 drops cinnamon essential oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. With a non-metallic spoon, add 4 tbsp bentonite clay and 4 tbsp of baking soda in a jar.
  2. Then add around 4 teaspoons of xylitol, and mix well.
  3. In the end, add peppermint essential oil and cinnamon (or clove) essential oils, and mix once again.
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Remineralizing & Zero Waste Tooth Powder Recipe

Remineralizing & Zero Waste Tooth Powder Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

A simple yet effective zero waste tooth powder recipe!

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp bentonite clay (53g)
  • 4 tbsp baking soda (57g)
  • 4 teaspoons xylitol (17g)
  • 8-9 drops peppermint essential oil
  • 3 drops cinnamon essential oil

Instructions

    1. With a non-metallic spoon*, add 4 tbsp bentonite clay and 4 tbsp of baking soda in a jar.
    2. Then add around 4 teaspoons of xylitol, and mix well.
    3. In the end, add peppermint essential oil and cinnamon (or clove) essential oils, and mix once again.

Notes

  • *Use ceramic or wooden spoons since metal utensils will deactivate the bentonite clay.
  • If you are making this recipe for a child, you can leave out the essential oils.
  • If you are remineralizing your teeth to cure tooth decay, hold the tooth powder in your mouth for about 60 seconds. This will allow your tooth enamel to be in contact with the remineralizing clay and baking soda.
  • You don’t have to be 100% exact with this recipe. If you add a little bit more or a little bit less from any of the ingredients, the toothpowder should work just as well! 
  • It is possible that the color of the tooth powder changes. My tooth powder turned purple! I did a test on a second batch of toothpowder, and I'm pretty sure that the color changed because of the cinnamon essential oil.
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    Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

    How to use the tooth powder? 

    Many people use it by adding water to their toothbrushes and then dipping them into the jar with tooth powder.

    However, I prefer to sprinkle a small amount on my (freshly washed!) palms and then dip my wet toothbrush to the powder on my hand.

    I prefer this since our toothbrushes contain a lot of bacteria, and I don’t want to contaminate my jar of fresh tooth powder with double-dipping. 😀 

    Alternatively, you can use a spice bottle with a shaker top and sprinkle the tooth powder on the toothbrush. (just make sure the top part is plastic)

    After you have the tooth powder on your toothbrush, brush your teeth the same way you would with conventional toothpaste.

    Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe
    Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

    FAQ:

    Do tooth powders really work?

    Tooth powder is as good as toothpaste (if not better) in controlling dental plaque and gingivitis (1).

    Studies, like this, and this one, found that tooth powder is more effective than toothpaste for removing surface stains from teeth and reducing dental plaque.

    What should I avoid putting in my tooth powder?

    In my personal experience, I will advise you to avoid adding:

    • Charcoal – I was using charcoal tablets for a couple of months, and I definitely would not recommend it. It left my teeth with stains, and after researching more about it, I found that charcoal toothpaste increases the surface roughness of teeth, and there isn’t enough evidence that it’s safe. 
    • Cinnamon – I tried using cinnamon, as it has various benefits, but it was getting stuck in between my teeth every time, which was very annoying. That’s why I recommend cinnamon essential oil. 
    • Dried or fresh herbs – Similar to the previous, adding any dry or fresh herb might get stuck in between your teeth. 

    What are some good sustainable toothbrush options? 

    While we are on the topic, I thought to recommend a couple of eco-friendly toothbrush options:

    • Brush With Bamboo (a pack of 4) (the US, link to Amazon)
    • The Humble Co. (a pack of 5) (the US, link to Amazon)
    • Eco Roots Toothbrush (the US, link to Eco Roots)
    • Wild & Stone Bamboo Toothbrush – Use the code MERILIN for 5% off (the UK, link to Eco Sal)
    • Live Coco Toothbrush (the UK, link to Live Coco)
    Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

    I’m sensitive to essential oils. What should I do?

    Just skip the essential oils. Instead, you can add 1-2 additional teaspoons of xylitol to make the tooth powder with a more pleasant taste.

    Would a metal jar lid deactivate the bentonite clay? 

    Most jar lids have a thin plastic lining inside, preventing the powder from being deactivated. 

    However, if you aren’t sure if your jar lid is lined with plastic, use a jar with a plastic cover. 

    Can I omit the baking soda?

    If your teeth hurt and are sensitive after baking soda, try reducing the baking soda to just 1 tbsp and see how it feels. 

    If it is still unpleasant, you can try to substitute baking soda with calcium carbonate powder.

    Are there good toothpowder brands?

    There are plenty of low waste & toothpowder brands you could try, including: 

    • Viva Doria Natural Fluoride Free Tooth Powder
    • Banyan Botanicals Mint Cardamom Tooth Powder
    • Dr. Arenander’s BrainGain Formulas – Toothpowder for gum diseases
    • REGROW Remineralizing Tooth Powder – For sensitive teeth & gums
    • Simply Sooney Tooth Powder – Jar or paper bag. Zero waste & 6-month supply
    Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe

    Sum up

    I hope you will love this DIY tooth powder recipe as much as I do.

    If I missed something, feel free to leave your questions in the comment section below. 🙂

    And for more specific questions about dental issues, please contact your dentist. 

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      • Zero Waste For Beginners
        • Pros And Cons Of Safety Razors (2022)
        • 6 Best Menstrual Cup For Beginners (2022)
        • Best Menstrual Cup For Heavy Flow (List)
        • How Do I Know If My Menstrual Cup Is In Right
        • How To Remove Menstrual Cup Without Mess
        • I Can Feel My Menstrual Cup: Causes & Prevention
        • 22 Surprising Things That Contain Plastic (+Plastic-Free Alternatives)
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        • 90 Zero Waste Tips For Beginners (Impactful & Easy Habits)
        • 11 Ways To Reduce The Use Of Plastic (+Infographic)
        • How To Start A Zero Waste Life? Top 16 essentials
        • 5 Rs Of Zero Waste: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot
      • Zero Waste Products
        • 21 Best Eco-Friendly Shampoo And Conditioner Bars (Plastic-Free Alternatives)
        • The Most Sustainable Protein Bars: numove (Review)
        • 13 Zero Waste Protein Powder Products
        • 18 Sustainable Snacks With Compostable Packaging
        • 21 Zero Waste Bathroom Swaps & Essentials (And Where To Find Them!)
        • Soyabella vs Almond Cow: Plant-Milk Machines For Nut Milk (Review)
        • Kipli Natural Latex Pillow (Review)
        • 32 Zero Waste Kitchen Products And Essentials
        • 15 Best Zero Waste Deodorant Brands That Work
        • 19 Zero Waste Vitamins & Plastic-Free Supplements (2022)
        • 6 Eco-Friendly Alternatives To Ziploc Bags
        • Toilet Paper Without Plastic Packaging: 19 Plastic-Free Options
        • 17 Best Zero Waste Books In 2022 (2 for FREE)
        • 9 Of The Healthiest Water Bottles In 2022
        • The 8 BEST Compost Bins For An Apartment
        • 10 Low Waste Products to Lower 70% of Your Waste
        • 142 Zero Waste Swaps And Essential Products
        • 46 Zero Waste Online Stores (The Ultimate List)
      • Zero Waste Tips
        • 28 Zero Waste Party Tips (Simple & Affordable)
        • 18 Awesome Apps To Reduce Food Waste, Save Money & The Planet
        • 11 Things I Still Buy In Plastic
        • 7 Easy Ways To Prevent Ocean Plastic Pollution
        • 8 Waste Disposal Problems And 8 Fantastic Solutions
        • 6 Zero Waste Alternatives to Trash Bags
        • 6 Ways To Reduce The Use Of Plastic Bags
        • How To Be Zero Waste When Living With Parents (Or Roommates)?
        • 9 Disadvantages Of Zero Waste (+Solutions)
        • How Can We Encourage People To Produce Less Waste?
        • 6 Easy Ways To Freeze Bread Without Plastic
        • 16 Surprising Benefits Of Going Zero Waste
        • Why Is Palm Oil Bad For The Environment?
      • Zero Waste FAQ’s
        • Are shampoo bars good for your hair?
        • Is Zero Waste REALLY Possible?
        • How Zero Waste Helps The Environment
        • Types Of Biodegradable Plastics
        • What Is Biodegradable Plastic Made Of?
        • Is Silicone Better Than Plastic?
        • Is Silicone Biodegradable Or Recyclable?
        • Can You Compost Pizza Boxes?
        • 4 Dangers Of Reusing Plastic Water Bottles
        • Why Should We Reduce The Use Of Plastic
        • Does Zero Waste Make a Difference?
      • Recycling Tips
        • 24 Things To Do With Plastic Containers (Repurposing Ideas)
        • How To Recycle Paper – The ultimate guide
        • 11 Types Of Paper That Cannot Be Recycled
        • How To Recycle Metal: Step-by-step process
        • Where To Recycle Old Clothes: 20 Textile Recycling Drop Off Locations
        • Can You Recycle Receipts
        • Things That Cannot Be Recycled
      • Zero Waste Guides
        • 7 Zero Waste Shampoo Alternatives
        • 15 Ways To Be More Sustainable In Everyday Life
        • 23 Best Places To Sell Used Clothes For Cash
        • 41 Best Consumable Gifts For Every Budget
        • 58 Zero Waste Gifts That Help The Environment
        • How To Organize A Clothing Swap (Guide + Tips)
        • How To Store Vegetables & Fruits Without Plastic (2022)
        • Greenwashing 101: All You Need To Know (2021)
        • Zero Waste Shaving With Eco-Friendly Razors
        • How To Save Money By Going Zero Waste ($5,337 A Year)
        • 10 Things That Pollute The Earth + Swaps
        • Apartment Composting: 7 Step-by-step guides
      • Ethical Fashion
        • 39 Best Online Thrift Stores
        • 26 Cheap Sustainable Clothing Brands
        • 15 Zero Waste Clothing Brands: Sustainable Fashion
        • What Are The Disadvantages Of Fast Fashion?
        • 29 Unethical Fast Fashion Clothing Brands To Avoid
      • Why Vegan
        • Are There Ethical Arguments for Eating Meat?
        • How To Become Vegan Slowly: A step-by-step beginner’s guide
        • 8 Environmental Benefits Of Reducing Meat Consumption
        • How Are Pigs Killed: The Brutality Of Animal Agriculture
      • Minimalism
        • Project 333: Rules & Template
        • 68 Things To Get Rid Of (Minimalism)
        • How To Become A Minimalist In 30 Days
        • 55 Things I Stopped Buying To Save Money And Waste
        • How To Be Ruthless When Decluttering Clothes: 9 Steps
        • 41 Non-Materialistic Gifts For Any Budget
    • DIY
      • 3-Ingredient Homemade Deodorant Without Coconut Oil
      • Non-Greasy Lotion Bar Recipe (Vegan & Without Beeswax)
      • The BEST Non-Greasy Whipped Body Butter Recipe For Dry Skin
      • DIY Coffee Scrub (Without Coconut Oil)
      • 7 DIY Beauty Products You Can Make At Home
      • How To Make Air Freshener with Essential Oils And Baking Soda
      • Remineralizing Tooth Powder Recipe
      • How to Make Aloe Vera Mouthwash
      • How To Make Dry Shampoo At Home: 3 Ways
      • DIY Deodorant For Smelly Armpits (4 Recipes)
      • 3 DIY Zero Waste Toothpaste Recipes
      • 36 Creative Ideas To Use Glass Jars (with pictures)
    • Zero Waste Recipes
      • Healthy Protein Sweets
        • Healthy Vegan Twix Bars (High-Protein Recipe)
        • Chickpea Cookie Dough Protein Bars (No Bake)
        • Vegan Protein Bounty Bars
        • Orange Chocolate Pea Protein Bars (Recipe)
        • Homemade Protein Bars (Low Calorie, Vegan, No Bake)
        • Healthy Vegan Fudge (5 Ingredients, No-Bake, Low Calorie)
        • Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Protein Muffins
        • Vanilla Protein Powder Muffins (Vegan)
        • Hemp Protein Powder Energy Balls (Vegan)
      • Sweet Snacks
        • Chocolate Chip Cookies In A Jar With Printable Tags (Recipe)
        • Ridiculously Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
        • Cashew Pulp Cookies (Vegan, 4 Ingredients)
        • Old Fashioned Fig Bars Recipe (Vegan)
      • No Bake & Raw Sweets
        • No-Bake Double Chocolate Walnuts Bars
        • 4-Ingredient Date And Peanut Butter Energy Balls
        • Caramel Fudge Without Condensed Milk (Vegan)
        • Peanut Flour Energy Balls Recipe
      • Brownies & Cakes
        • Healthy Marbled Banana Bread (Vegan)
        • Flourless Healthy Pumpkin Brownies (Fudgy & Vegan)
        • Sweet Potato Protein Brownies (Vegan, Gf)
        • Healthy White Bean Blueberry Blondies (Vegan)
        • Fudgy Almond Butter Brownies (Vegan)
        • Vegan Pumpkin Protein Brownies
      • Cheesecake, Tart & Pies
        • Easy Chocolate Orange Tart (Vegan & No Bake)
        • Raw Lemon Cheesecake (Vegan, 9 Ingredients)
        • Easy Vegan Birthday Cake Recipe (No Bake)
        • Peanut Butter Pie From Scratch (Vegan, No Bake)
      • Salty Snacks & Food
        • Vegan Potato Stew (Grandma’s Recipe)
        • Avocado Spread Recipe (Raw, Vegan)
      • What I Eat In A Day (Zero Waste Vegan Recipes)
      • Nut Milk Maker: 3 Easy Ways To Make Plant-Based Milk
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