Toothpastes and Cleaners

 Herbal Tooth Powder
Myrrh powder is added to this recipe to help prevent periodontal disease. Baking soda, an ingredient in many commercial products, lessens the mouth's acidity. Rasberry leaf is good for the gums and mildly astringent. Tea tree oil is effective against gingivitis and plaque buildup; the yellow dock is cleansing.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/2 cup Clay powder
1 teaspoon Myrrh powder
1 teaspoon dried Raspberry leaf
1 teaspoon dried Yellow Dock root
1 teaspoon flavoring herbs of your choice (Fennel, Peppermint, Spearmint, Wintergreen)
5 drops Essential Oil of Tea Tree
Yield: about 1 cup

To make:

Pour the Baking Soda and White Clay powder into a medium-size mixing bowl.

In a spice mill or coffee grinder, grind the dried herbs into a powder.

Add all the dry ingredients, including the Myrrh powder, to the Baking Soda-Clay mixture.

Mix well with a wire whisk.

Add the Tea Tree oil, again mixing well.

Place a clean hand towel over ther bowl, covering it completely.

Let sit overnight.

The next morning, mix well again with the wire wisk.

Package in an opaque widemouthed jar. It will last indefinitely if you keep moisture out of the package.

To use:

Wet your toothbrush, then sprinkle a small quantity of powder onto your brush.

Brush thoroughly and gently in an up-and-down mothion.

Brush the tongue, too.

Rinse, and feel the freshness of your mouth.

Tooth Cleaner No. 1
This preparation has a medicinal but not unpleasant taste, and your mouth will feel very fresh when you are finished.

1 tsp. Table Salt
1 drop Thyme Essential Oil
Mix and put on dampened toothbrush to use. 

Tooth Cleaner No. 2
Fresh and pleasant tasting!

1/4 tsp. Table Salt
1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1 drop Clove Essential Oil
1 drop Peppermint Essential Oil
Mix and put on dampened toothbrush to use.

Tooth Cleaner No. 3
Myrrh is a tried and true herb for the mouth and gums. This preparation has a very invigorating feel in the mouth.

1 tsp. Table Salt
1 tsp. Baking Soda
2 drops Myrrh Essential Oil
Mix ingredients, and put on dampened toothbrush to use.

Tooth Cleaner No. 4
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Table Salt
1 drop Clove Essential Oil
Mix ingredients, and put on dampened toothbrush to use.

Cinnamon Toothpaste
This is a spicy toothpaste that helps keep your teeth pearly white and your breath fresh. Baking soda neutralizes acids from plaque, helping to prevent gingivitis or gum disease, while the cinnamon gives the paste a great flavor! Don't forget to brush your gums and tongue, and rinse well. If the mixture seems a bit dry to you, add some more water.

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Water
Yield: 1 ounce

Mix together all the ingredients to form a smooth paste using the back of a spoon. Use as you would any toothpaste and rinse well.

Classic Tooth Powder
Baking soda is the classic tooth powder because it is a mild abrasive and is very effective at cleaning between the teeth and gums. Dip a damp toothbrush in a dish of baking soda and massage your teeth and gums.

Dried Sage Tooth Powder
Sage is a natural tooth whitener. It can be used alone or mixed with baking soda. Natural