The star ingredients in our Remineralising Toothpowder:
Bentonite clay binds to and draws out heavy metals and toxins (a huge plus for the mouth!), but it is alkaline and full of minerals. It's also known to have an abundance of minerals, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron and potassium.
Slippery Elm provides tooth-friendly calcium phosphate & is great for treating tooth decay and toothache.
Bicarbonate Soda is a stain remover, whitener, gentle abrasive, and contains tons of minerals.
Calcium Carbonate is included to help strengthen your teeth. It also helps in removal of stains in your teeth.
L-Arginine has been clinically proven to be significantly effective in reducing caries and treating dental sensitivity. A common amino acid, arginine is naturally found in saliva and is metabolized by certain pH-raising oral bacteria that generate alkali instead of acids. In a normal and neutral oral pH environment, the addition of calcium aids in the remineralization process.
Camu Camu is a shrub that is super high in vitamin C and has shown to be very beneficial for gums and teeth.
Myrrh preserves tissue, slowing its deterioration. So, if you have recession or infection problems, this is perfect. Myrrh has also been recommended as an analgesic for toothaches also.
White Oak Bark Powder: for those of us with receding gums, loose teeth, or painful jaws, white oak bark provides huge relief and healing. Oak bark contains tannins which tighten loose teeth and gums, and over time can help the retain the elasticity of the tissue. White oak also contains high levels of minerals — calcium, manganese and zinc — which can strengthen the teeth and jaw over time.
Horsetail is rich in vital minerals. It contains significant amounts of calcium and magnesium, which contribute to consolidating the bones and teeth. It's high levels of silica make it a remarkable remedy, as this element helps assimilate essential minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.
Propolis has proved successful against a range of dental disorders - from plaque and cavities to gum disease and mouth ulcers, as well as having other health benefits. Added to toothpaste, it helps prevent periodontal disease, and is antiplaque/anti-inflammatory.
Calcium Lactate is used to help reverse the symptoms of calcium deficiencies. Calcium is necessary for bone, tooth and tissue maintenance, as well as for muscle and nerve function.
Coconut Oil has antibacterial properties and aids in ridding the mouth of bacteria that lead to tooth decay and bad breath
Activated charcoal (made from coconut) helps whiten teeth while promoting good oral health by changing the pH balance in the mouth, helping prevent cavities, bad breath and gum disease. It works to whiten teeth by adsorbing plaque and microscopic tidbits that stain teeth. Activated charcoal use is an all-natural solution for a bright smile.
Also magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, boron, vitamins D3 and K2 & calcium hydroxyapatite.
