For the true, true stories behind this incredible mouth stuff, read on.
Long ago, someone in the land of marketing decided that mint and toothpaste belong together, and it wasn't without reason. Mint gives a cool feeling in the mouth, a sense of freshness that's appealing as heck. Add some foaming agents and you have for one heck of a marketing campaign, geared at this "problem" of teeth that were not perfectly fresh and shiny. Along the way, more flavors were added, sweeteners piled on, and additives added in spades. We don't need that technology in our mouths, not anymore.
Let's undo the idea that all tooth cleaning flavors need to be minty. Feeling fresh and clean can come just as easily from herbs, spices, and, oh, you know, actually BEING clean! Back before the foamy minty toothpastes, spices like cardamom and fennel were used for that after-meal refresher, not to mention the ubiquitious sprig of parsley, meant to be chewed for fresh breath, on every restaurant plate of food in the 1980s.
Using The Dirt tooth powder for the first time, I was reminded that I've used tooth powder before, back in my weirdly frugal days after college. Baking soda toothpaste was all the rage, but someone I knew used this stuff that came in a shaker tube about 2 ounces big that claimed to last months at a time. Now that's a bargain! I bought up some tubes and thought I was doing well. Until I got bored with the unflavored grit and gave up, that is.
Luckily, I sense that this Trace Mineral tooth powder is never going to bore me. That's wonderful because this container will last about 3 months. Hello, value! Here's what will guarantee a sense of excitement and adventure for many weeks and months to come: the flavor. Woweewow, the flavor, and scent. First, the smell of cinnamon punches you in the nose, followed by faint hints of other spices. The fine powder clings to your wet toothbrush after tapping off the excess, then you start to gently scrub. A minute or two later things should be pretty happy inside your mouthhole, and you can spit everything out, give it a rinse, and have a satisfied smile.
Why all-natural tooth powder is so good for your teeth and your whole oral space!
Toss out that foamy tube of extra-super-bright-white-turbo-sweet-all-day-paste and start over with amazing oral health. Scrub your teeth (gently) with bentonite clay for a smile that shows off your great nutrition, rather than harshly grinding on that precious enamel.
This spiced trace mineral tooth brushing powder is pretty awesome! The glycerin in modern toothpaste can coat your teeth and prevent the natural process of re-mineralization that keeps your teeth strong and white? Yikes! The Dirt is made to support your natural re-mineralization process and get your teeth back to their strong, sparkly selves. It has a sweet spiced orange flavor that will leave your mouth feeling clean and spicy! Buy toothpowder today, thank yourself tomorrow.
Ok, so in toothpaste, what does that mean? Lots of removal of toxins, but the other awesome part about this clay is that it is a soft cleanser. So, so soft... remember that dude down the block who polished his car day in and day out with old cloth diapers? This clay is that cloth on your shiny chompers.
Cinnamon has a wonderfully warming taste, and many nutritional benefits. It is often associated with longevity. In Ayurveda, cinnamon has helped with diabetes, and it has also been shown to have antifungal, antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties.
Wet your brush, dip it gently in the powder, tap off the excess, and brush away! No foam in the way of your progress, no overly sweet or fragrant junk clogging up this container. One jar should last about 3 months. Awesome!
Even more about Tooth Brushing Powder, from Shannon of The Dirt!
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