Yes, folks, you too can make your own tooth powder and mouthwash with just a few simple ingredients— many of which you may already have in your home. The ones you don’t will be pretty cheap making this a very economical pursuit. In addition, you’ll be skipping out on all the questionable ingredients from store-bought dental hygiene products. Not to mention saving the earth, one plastic toothpaste-tube and mouthwash-bottle at a time. The very best part? They work! My mouth has never felt better.
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Despite your best efforts at dental hygiene, DIY or otherwise, you might still be plagued (not to be confused with “plaqued”) by the occasional toothache. Have no fear. Getting rid of that is easy peasy, no chemical pain killers necessary.
Vanessa Query writes the blog They Call Me Oystergirl, which is all about real food and paleo living in Rhode Island (and beyond). She loves DIY projects and making things from scratch.
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'Toxic Free DIY Mini Series: Mouthwash and Toothpowder' has 15 comments
May 3, 2013 @ 3:04 pm Vanessa Query
Thank you!!
May 3, 2013 @ 8:11 pm Becca Acker
That toothpaste seems like it would be really good, and so much better for the body than fluoride. Thanks for sharing at A Humble Bumble, Loriel! 🙂
May 10, 2013 @ 3:57 pm Loriel @ Healthy Roots, Happy Soul
WAY better than fluoride!
May 5, 2013 @ 12:23 am Leah
Excellent, easy recipes. Thanks!
May 5, 2013 @ 1:10 am Erin Van Genderen
I’ve ordered some Bentonite clay and I’m looking forward to making my own tooth powder with it, plus a few more ingredients. Three cheers for making our own home and body care products!
May 10, 2013 @ 3:57 pm Loriel @ Healthy Roots, Happy Soul
Hip, Hip, Horray!!!
May 5, 2013 @ 1:00 pm Nicole Mc
Perfect timing – I just ran out of toothpaste and was gonna search for a healthy alternative. Thanks!
May 5, 2013 @ 6:42 pm Mamal Diane
I haven’t read very much about making tooth and mouth products. Love this! Thanks so much for linking up to The Gathering Spot this. Have a wonderful week!
May 7, 2013 @ 7:19 pm Hannah White
Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday!! Hope you join us again today!
May 9, 2013 @ 1:09 am Jenny
Interesting! We’ve been thinking about switching to homemade toiletries. I’m going to pin this recipe for future reference. Thank you for sharing it with the HomeAcre Hop! Look forward to having you back tomorrow.
May 10, 2013 @ 3:57 pm Loriel @ Healthy Roots, Happy Soul
Sweet! I hope you like it!
May 9, 2013 @ 10:18 am Marissa Rapoza
what is your potion sizing? I.E. 1 cup this 1 cup that?
May 10, 2013 @ 4:06 pm Vanessa
My tooth powder jar holds 4 ounces (so I use maybe a 1/3 cup of baking soda) and the mouthwash jar holds a pint (so maybe a 1-3/4 cups of water + 2 T baking soda). Hope that helps!
July 2, 2013 @ 6:18 am Calvin Fred
I have a pain in my gums and my teeth are getting longer. What should i do to prevent periodontal disease?
December 28, 2013 @ 2:55 pm Homemade Tooth Powder and Mouthwash | They Call Me OystergirlThey Call Me Oystergirl
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