Diy Homemade Tooth Powder Recipes

I posted a toothpaste recipe back in June. It's my personal favorite, but it's not the only option. Some people use baking soda by itself, but I have concerns about how abrasive that is for my teeth. You can always opt to leave the baking soda out. There are tooth powders you can make which last a lot longer than a paste. Below are some recipes for tooth powders. Using a spoon, mix your ingredients really well or blend quickly in a blender or vitamix. Anything grainy should get milled into a fine powder so it's not harsh or abrasive on your teeth. For "fine sea salt", you can use Himalayan salt if that's your preference. Or, if you don't like salty toothpaste/powder, you can leave it out altogether. For the clay, some prefer bentonite and some prefer kaolin. They are both non-toxic, mineral rich, detoxifying and affordable, so it all comes down to preference.

I've seen some claims that kaolin clay is whitening, but I've seen more articles about the benefits of bentonite. You can always choose to use both kinds of clay. Arrowroot is much more accessible for some people, so if you can't get the clay and don't want to order it on the internet, replace the clay with arrowroot powder. For some recipes I've specified certain essential oils, but you can use your preference in it's place. Some essential oils to consider are peppermint, cinnamon, clove, orange, lemon, lavender, and bergamot. Remember to use essential oils sparingly. If you're pregnant, omit them altogether. When using clove, it's numbing, so use it sparingly. Tea tree oil is good for the anti-bacterial benefit. If you want to make any of these into a paste, it's easy enough. There are three options. Using either water, virgin coconut oil or vegetable glycerin, add tiny amounts until you reach the desired consistency. Coconut oil is solid at lower temps, so warm it either in a pan or the microwave for just a second, you don't want to cook the oil, just melt it.

This will help prevent teeth from slipping out in the soak and you losing them in the murky water. If you are using a water heater, make sure that the heater is not in direct contact with any bone, as it could burn them. Let the skull sit! You may notice an oily film developing on the water surface over time, this is the grease being lifted from the skull. Depending on the skull size and the species, the degreasing process can take anywhere from a day to over a week. For example, pigs are notorious for being difficult to degrease, and will require more time than a coyote. For very greasy specimens, it is recommended to replace the soap water mixture every other day to prevent any extracted grease from saturating the bone and therefore to prevent the bone from retaining a horrendous smell! Keep your water clean, warm, and above all, soapy!

Any teeth or small bones that fell out during the Simmering Process should remain in the compartment boxes you placed them in. Do not worry about degreasing those items, as they generally do not need it. However, you will include them in the next step. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a simple combination of water and oxygen, and it is used for a great many things both clinical and cosmetic. Heat denatures the properties of H202, and just a few hours in a hot car can cause the oxygen to separate from the hydrogen, leaving only water behind. Store at room temperature or slightly cooler. H202 is light sensitive, which is why it is sold in opaque containers. Do not expose hydrogen peroxide to a lit room for long periods, or the oxygen will eventually separate from the hydrogen, leaving only water behind. Hydrogen peroxide may be rendered ineffective if it is placed inside an air-tight container, because it needs oxygen in order to activate it, and it also produces oxygen gas as it whitens the bone. Many metals are catalysts for H202, which mean that they cause it to become denatured and return to plain water.

For this reason it is never a good idea to store Hydrogen peroxide in a metal container. When whitening skulls, use plastic or glass containers instead. What's in a name, Not all Hydrogen peroxide is equal! Standard Hydrogen peroxide (3%) has the power to transform skulls that are yellowed, mottled antiques into beautiful, milky white works of art which do not tarnish over time. When preparing your skull to be whitened, locate a suitable container that will be able to comfortably fit your skull pieces but will not be wasting a lot of space. For example: a raccoon- or cat-sized skull will typically be able to fit loosely into a thermos-sized container. A smaller container like this (as opposed to the simmering pot or a standard 5 gallon bucket) will allow you to use less hydrogen peroxide and will make it easier for you to store. Once you are finished with the Degreasing Process, thouroughly and completely wash your skull under warm sink water, making sure to remove all soapy residue from the surface and within the brain case and sinuses of your skull. Set the skull into a bath of Hydrogen peroxide and let it sit for 12-24 hours.