Eucryl Toothpowder Freshmint

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Coarse sea salt — Sea salt helps balance the pH levels in the mouth and acts as a natural antibacterial agent However, another study from 2018 compared traditional oral hygiene methods to toothpaste users. This study showed contrasting evidence to the other studies. It found that traditional methods, including tooth powder, were inferior in plaque control compared to toothpaste. 5

You can also find recipes to make your own tooth powder. Fortunately, instead of hoof ashes and eggshells, these concoctions rely on relatively easy-to-find ingredients like chalk, powdered sugar, baking soda, borax, charcoal, honey and peppermint oil. When plaque builds up on teeth, it can cause inflammation, pain, and infection in your gums. This can lead to gingivitis (early gum disease). If gingivitis goes untreated, it can turn into periodontitis (advanced gum disease). Toothpowder has not been studied as extensively as toothpaste. However, there have been a few studies that have examined the effectiveness of toothpowder.Singh et al. “ Comparative Evaluation of Tooth Substance Loss and Its Correlation with the Abrasivity and Chemical Composition of Different Dentifrices .” Research Gate, Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2016. When it comes to using a plastic free, natural toothpowder it can seem daunting, however it really isn't! Natural tooth powders are so easy to use, just simply dip your eco friendly toothbrush head in the natural tooth powder and make sure you have a nice covering of the natural tooth powder on the bristles. Then brush as normal! There is limited research that has compared toothpaste to powder. However, those published show mixed results on tooth powder's overall effects on oral health. 1,2,3,4,5,6 The main concerns regarding tooth powder are its abrasiveness and effectiveness at removing dental plaque . A buildup of plaque can lead to cavities and tooth decay. Natural tooth powders are an innovative, zero waste, eco friendly way of brushing teeth without the need for a plastic toothpaste tub. This is environmentally friendly because many commercial toothpaste tubes are made up of different layers of plastic and metal. This makes it very hard to recycle and, in most cases, ends up in general waste and sitting in landfill. Making the simple, eco switch to a natural tooth powder that is plastic-free will help reduce waste, plastic pollution, and encourage and support more sustainable, zero waste manufacturing processes.

One study found that tooth powder can cause bleeding, gum loss, and damage to your enamel (tooth surface). 4 Another study showed that tooth loss was higher in people who brushed with red tooth powder due to its high abrasiveness and chemical composition. 5 Pros and Cons of Toothpowder However, studies are concerned about its ability to cause gum bleeding, gum recession, enamel damage, and tooth loss. More studies are needed to prove claims for or against tooth powder. Tooth powder is likely an effective whitening agent due to its abrasive properties. But again, more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of tooth powder in removing stains from your teeth. Are There any Negative Effects of Tooth Powder? The abrasiveness of tooth powder may help remove surface stains. However, it can also have negative effects on your teeth. Flavorings —Flavorings enhance the tooth powder’s taste, making the brushing experience more enjoyableIn comparison, toothpaste is proven to protect against cavities, lessen tooth sensitivity, whiten teeth, reduce plaque, prevent gum disease and enamel erosion, and reduce bad breath. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) ⁠— This ingredient has mild abrasive properties that help remove surface stains and dental plaque from the teeth Dip the wet toothbrush in your tooth powder (the moisture will help the tooth powder adhere to your teeth and the toothbrush) Rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water to remove any remaining tooth powder residue from your mouth and toothbrush Whitening tooth powder focuses on ingredients that whiten teeth. They may contain abrasive ingredients that gently whiten teeth and remove surface stains. Natural Tooth Powder

Remineralizing tooth powder contains ingredients that help remineralize tooth enamel. This can make your teeth stronger and more resistant to decay. Different ingredients' combined enamel remineralization potential can help protect teeth from further damage. Whitening Tooth Powder

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Brushing your teeth is so important for oral and dental hygiene, twice a day is the recommended guide to maintain healthy teeth and reduce the build-up of plaque.