Eucryl Toothpowder Freshmint

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Rinse your mouth and toothbrush with water to remove any remaining tooth powder residue from your mouth and toothbrush The abrasiveness of tooth powder may help remove surface stains. However, it can also have negative effects on your 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]. Shah et al. “ Association between Traditional Oral Hygiene Methods with Tooth Wear, Gingival Bleeding, and Recession: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study .” Indian Journal of Dental Research: Official Publication of Indian Society for Dental Research, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2018. Toothpowder has not been studied as extensively as toothpaste. However, there have been a few studies that have examined the effectiveness 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. Activated charcoal ⁠— Activated charcoal has a porous nature that is believed to remove toxins from your teeth (more studies need to be done to support this) Tooth powder has been used as an oral healthcare product for centuries. It's an effective way to reduce plaque, control gum disease, and whiten teeth. 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.

Toumba et al. " Guidelines on the use of fluoride for caries prevention in children: an updated EAPD policy document. " European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 2019. 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). Tooth powder should be used the same as toothpaste. The only difference is that it needs moisture to spread over the surfaces of your teeth. Toothpaste has continuously been proven effective at protecting against oral issues, which include: 7,8,9,10

In the 1800s, it was common for people to use baking soda, chalk, or salt to remove mouth odor and polish teeth. Today, we call them tooth powder. Kids tooth powder is specifically formulated for young children. Since kids’ teeth are still growing, this tooth powder is safe for their developing teeth. This tooth powder may contain natural ingredients and be free from harsh chemicals or additives. Does Tooth Powder Have any Benefits? 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! Khan et al. “ Extrinsic Stain Removal with a Toothpowder: A Randomized Controlled Trial .” International Journal of Health Sciences, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2014.

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. As the name suggests, natural tooth powder uses naturally derived ingredients. They won’t contain harsh chemicals and are generally safe for people with sensitive teeth. Kids Tooth PowderHowever, 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

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. Bharathi et al. " Formulation and evaluation of herbal tooth powder for oral care. " International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Life Sciences, ScienZTech, 2020. Dakhurkar et al. " Preparation and Evaluation of Herbal Tooth Powder. " World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2019. 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 These mixed results show that more evidence is needed to prove whether tooth powder is as effective as toothpaste at reducing plaque. Controlling GingivitisOne study has shown that tooth powder efficiently removes extrinsic (surface) stains from your teeth. 5 This study noted that the whitening effects of the tooth powder were greater than that of the toothpaste. However, the toothpaste was just a regular toothpaste, not a whitening toothpaste. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) ⁠— This ingredient has mild abrasive properties that help remove surface stains and dental plaque from the teeth Considering this product’s pros and cons can help determine whether tooth powder is right for you. How to Use Tooth Powder