This tooth powder recipe is basically adding various essential oils and spices to customize it and adapt it to your tastes. Adding peppermint or cinnamon oil is also a great addition. This mixture for brushing teeth with baking soda gives you the opportunity to always have a product on hand that will help you maintain oral hygiene, wherever you are.
Baking soda is not only used for cooking; Mixing water with baking soda and taking it periodically throughout the day can increase your health.
By using baking soda water, we will be making this product work as an antacid and antiseptic, which helps to alleviate stomach problems and digestive problems. Also, this can increase the alkalinity of your body and potentially fight some diseases.
There are other uses for baking soda as well .
Antiseptic Properties of Baking Soda
The antiseptic properties of sodium bicarbonate eliminate some kinds of parasites and fungi from our body, including the mouth. Because of this, applying baking soda to your toothbrush will disinfect the brush at the same time as it will disinfect your mouth. Gargling with the baking soda water can also help minimize symptoms of a persistent sore throat or cough.
How to use baking soda to wash your teeth
Ingredients:
·4 tablespoons baking soda (aluminum free)
·2 teaspoons fine sea salt
·1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
·10 drops of vanilla
Baking Soda Toothbrush Mix
Mix the ingredients and beat in a food processor to grind the lemon zest.
Store in a small jar. Put a small amount on your toothbrush and enjoy this non-toxic, delicious toothbrushing experience.
As with all tooth brushing, be sure to rinse well after brushing, especially for citrus fruits, as it is slightly acidic.
Rinsing well removes acid.
For the recipe with cinnamon simply omit the lemon zest and vanilla and add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.