Eucryl Toothpowder Freshmint

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Toothpowder has not been studied as extensively as toothpaste. However, there have been a few studies that have examined the effectiveness of toothpowder. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) ⁠— This ingredient has mild abrasive properties that help remove surface stains and dental plaque from the teeth

The evolution of dental care continued relatively uneventfully until 1000 A.D., when the Persians warned others of the dangers of using overly abrasive powders that could damage teeth. They suggested creating a powder using milder materials such as burnt snail shells, dried animal parts, herbs and honey [source: BBC Home]. A few studies showed that tooth powder might be too abrasive compared to normal fluoride toothpaste. This can result in dental erosion. However, its abrasiveness can effectively polish stains off the surfaces of teeth. 4,5 Janakiram et al. “ Comparison of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Tooth Powder and Toothpaste in Young Adults in India: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial .” Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2018. Current scientific evidence shows that tooth powders may effectively reduce plaque and gum disease. 1,2,3 However, more evidence is needed to determine whether tooth powder effectively controls gingivitis. Whitening Effects

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Dip the wet toothbrush in your tooth powder (the moisture will help the tooth powder adhere to your teeth and the toothbrush) Bentonite clay — Bentonite clay is added to natural tooth powder to improve its overall texture, giving it a smooth consistency

Rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water to remove any remaining tooth powder residue from your mouth and toothbrushYou 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. These mixed results show that more evidence is needed to prove whether tooth powder is as effective as toothpaste at reducing plaque. Controlling Gingivitis Bharathi et al. " Formulation and evaluation of herbal tooth powder for oral care. " International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Life Sciences, ScienZTech, 2020. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{