Have you ever read the label of a tube of toothpaste? I have and, no thanks. If you do, it might make you look at an alternative like tooth powder too.
Luckily I inherited my dad’s teeth. I rarely had too much problems beyond cavities when I was a kid. Which I will attribute to my lack of brushing well.
While, I’ve always been pretty good about brushing my teeth, as an adult I was terrible about going to the dentist. I’ve always been scared to death of them.
As a kid you don’t have much choice where you go, but as an adult I found out you just really need to pick your dentist carefully. There are good ones out there.
But I have to confess, I still don’t like going and they still scare me to death, although I admit my current dentist is a great guy. He told me once, “You’ll never feel any pain in my office.” He neglected to say, “the pain will come later after you’ve left my office”, but I knew that already.
Anyway, a year or so ago I discovered this recipe for tooth powder. Seemed weird at the time, but I’ve since discovered, my teeth are in better shape and my bi-annual cleanings are much easier and they don’t take as long.
I’ve talked to my hygienist and she said my teeth and gums are doing good , so I’ll stick with it.
This tooth powder only has 3 ingredients. You can add a 4th one if you really want to. But either way it’s super simple to put together.
The Ingredients
First lets look at the individual ingredients so you can understand why this is actually good for your teeth.
Myrrh
Myrrh is a sap like substance that comes from the commiphora species of trees. It’s been used in Asia as a traditional medicine for inflammatory diseases.
It’s been used as an antiseptic for the mouth and an analgesic for toothaches.
The myrrh I used was in its original gum form. So I had to grind it up. There’s several methods you can use for this, but I prefer a mortar pestle.
You’ll recognize myrrh as one of the gifts from the wise men to the baby Jesus when he was born as it was a highly valued item back in the day.
It’s been used as an analgesic for toothaches and can assist with inflammation.
Myrrh is also good known to be good for gums.
Cinnamon
We’ve talked about cinnamon before here where I talked about spicing your coffee.
Cinnamon adds benefits to this tooth powder in that it’s an astringent and an antimicrobial which provides support for oral health and can help prevent bad breath.
Cinnamon diluted essential oil is also great for relieving tooth pain.
And most important, cinnamon adds a nice taste to the powder.
Licorice Root
Licorice root is another one of those things that adds a nice flavor to this powder since it’s actually 50 times sweeter than sugar. Because of how sweet it is though, you only need a small amount.
It also soothes mucos membranes which can ease sore throats, and it’s good for healthy gums.
Cinnamon and Myrrh Tooth Powder Recipe
If your ingredients are not already ground, you’ll want to grind them to a fine powder. Then mix them
2 Tablespoons of cinnamon
1 Tablespoon of myrrh
2 teaspoons of licorice root
The first time I used this recipe I didn’t use the licorice root it was still good. I’m now on my second batch and I used the licorice root this time and it was even better.
If you decide to add the baking soda I recommend only about 1 teaspoon mixed with the entire batch. I probably didn’t use that much in my recipe, but that is entirely up to you.
You can purchase all these ingredients in powder form, saving you lots of time. Be sure you buy from a reputable company to ensure you are getting the best product for your money.
That much mixture will last me several to 6 months. I actually will put coconut oil on my toothbrush, then dip it in the powder.
And there you have it. A simple, effective tooth powder that I’ve been using for more than a year with no issues whatsoever. My dentist and hygienist are both happy with my teeth. My dental visits are easy and pain free, and that makes me happy.
Do you use something other than store bought toothpaste? If so, let me know what you use. Maybe you’d like to share your recipe. Please feel free to share in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Until next time – Health, Wealth and Blessings to you. ~ Tracey