Love DIY projects? Then you’d definitely like this super-easy homemade tooth powder recipe. There are several varieties of vegan toothpaste and tooth powders readily available—including the popular brand Vicco—which you can simply buy off the shelves in any general store in the Indian markets. However, if you’re someone who enjoys making your own stuff, then this toothpowder is a must-try!
When I was young, my dadi ji used to say that massaging your teeth and gums with tooth powder was the ideal way of cleaning your teeth. She didn’t really believe in toothbrushes and paste! Now that I have been using this homemade tooth powder from the past three years or so for brushing my teeth at night, I can attest.
This tooth powder is very easy to make, economical, and totally refreshing to use! It’s adapted from a recipe shared by Gaurav Jain in a Whatsapp group.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cloves (laung)
- 1/3 cup sendha namak
Method:
- Dry roast the cloves over low-medium heat until fragrant. Do not over-roast.
- Let it cool down. Grind in a small dry mixer jar. Add the sendha namak and grind again for a few seconds.
- Sieve to get a fine powder. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to four months.
How to use: Just like you’d use any toothpowder 🙂
Rinse your mouth. Take a pinch of the toothpowder on your fingertip and thoroughly massage your teeth and gums for a couple of minutes. Gargle and rinse your mouth thoroughly.
why do we need to refrigerate for 4 months?
Good question! I live in Delhi and we have horrible summers! So, I get extra cautious and store even my spices, potatoes, and lentils in the fridge 😅
To think of it, you don’t really have to store the tooth powder in the fridge unless you’re like me!
Wow !! Delicious!!
🙂
I made this, it’s blessing, I get mouth ulcer in cold and since using this daily couple times I am ulcer free and taste great as well, hopefully this winter will be great Thank you so much
Aawww so happy to know this suits you 🙂
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
I used it by adding turmeric to it also but by tooth started turning black
Is there any solution
Hi Hiranya!
This is a serious issue you’re facing. Please consult a dentist for proper medical advice.
I love it! Thanks for posting this recipe! I’ve also tried it with adding neem powder, turmeric with coconut oil. I have another variation where I’ve used charcoal, too. The wonderful thing about diy is that we have these ingredients in our very own cupboards. These natural ingredients can’t compare to the overpriced not to mention harmful chemicals in toothpaste in the market. Thanks for posting and starting a conversation about this, Namrata!
Wow that is so interesting 🙂
can you please share your other DIY tooth powder/paste recipes? thanks!
Where do you buy food-grade charcoal powder from?