Peppermint Sage Tooth Powder (Makes ½ cup of tooth powder) Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bentonite clay (find clay here) 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon dried, finely ground sage leaf (find organic sage here) 1 tablespoon xylitol (optional, for adding sweetness) ½ tablespoon pure sea salt (find unrefined sea salt here) 15-20 drops peppermint essential oil (find 100% pure essential oils here) Directions: Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a non-metal spoon. Drip essential oils into the mixture and stir well to combine. Transfer to a small container or jar with a tight fitting lid. Particles of the tooth powder are fine enough that a small squirt bottle like this can also be used (as long as you don’t get the squirt-tip wet, which will cause clogging). Note: Bentonite clay loses its beneficial properties when it comes into contact with metal, so it’s best to use plastic or glass when mixing and storing your tooth powder. To brush with tooth powder, simply dip your toothbrush into the powder, or carefully squirt some onto a wet toothbrush. Brush teeth as usual. Follow with homemade moutwash if desired. Note: If using the dip method to get powder onto your toothbrush, you may want to consider giving each family member his/her own container. Benefits of ingredients Bentonite clay – This natural clay has the unique ability to bind to toxins in the body. It is especially useful in eliminating toxins from heavy metals in your mouth, like mercury from mercury fillings. This clay will never bind to any of the beneficial elements in your body. Bentonite clay is also rich in minerals that can nourish teeth and gums. Baking soda – This ingredient has been a trusted tooth cleanser long before it was added to the tubes you’ll see on store shelves. Baking soda gently polishes teeth and naturally whitens your smile. This chart, which shows the Abrasiveness Index of some common brands of toothpaste, lists baking soda as less abrasive than most commercial toothpastes. Sage – Sage has been recognized by many cultures for its natural tooth-whitening abilities. Known for its astringent properties, sage is perfect for oral health and whitening discolored teeth. Xylitol – This ingredient is optional, but can be added to sweeten the finished product. Research has shown that xylitol has many benefits for oral health. A pinch of stevia powder can be used as a substitute for the xylitol in this recipe if you wish. Sea salt – Pure sea salt is full of tooth-nourishing minerals, and is especially helpful in healing irritated gums. Peppermint essential oil – This essential oil has antibacterial, antiseptic, and pain-relieving properties. Peppermint is said to be beneficial for mouth and gum infections (although you should consult your dentist if you suspect a serious condition). In addition, it adds a cool, minty fresh flavor to this tooth powder. If you don’t like peppermint you can substitute spearmint to create a different minty twist. Last words I should also add that, this is now our favorite homemade tooth cleanser! It’s the least time-consuming to mix up, has the longest shelf life (since there is no water added), has a nice flavor, and produces dazzling results. As always, we encourage you to play around with the proportions to create a tooth powder that is perfect for you. Share your favorite natural tooth cleanser with the community!
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 23:34:18 +0000
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