in lots of ultralight weight circles people use tooth powder. does anyone have experience with this
eric
in lots of ultralight weight circles people use tooth powder. does anyone have experience with this
eric
I used to use baking powder to clear and cuts down bad breath.
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IMHO, neither paste nor powder is needed, at least for the relatively few days spent on the trail. Both are messy. Not using either one does not contribute to degradation of the teeth, as long as you brush often. Water is all that is needed for brushing.
I also use the small plastic "Soft-Pics" to clean between the teeth at the gum line. These are preferable over floss because you don't have to put your grubby fingers in your mouth.
Last edited by Deacon; 03-30-2014 at 22:24.
My hygienists said this same thing. She in fact does not use tooth paste. I have used tooth powder but am rethinking it.Originally Posted by Deacon:1866501
From a recent thread on the same topic
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...=1#post1844588
I am experimenting with dehydrating toothpaste as I type. I think that I will use the "drops". But, if a powdered form was wanted, a person could powder it in a coffee grinder. Might do that with a few of the extra drops to see how that works.
Lonehiker (MRT '22)
Dr. Bronners tastes just fine (IMO) as toothpaste. If you're carrying it as a soap already, you're golden. A few small drops on the brush and they clean up just fine.
I use mint tooth powder and package it in straws. A 2-inch section of straw is enough for a weekend. Something about getting that morning breath taste out of my mouth as soon as I wake up...
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My wife found these at lush.
http://www.lushusa.com/Toothy-Tabs/t...,en_US,sc.html
They are about the size of a small mint. You can count out exactly how many you need pre-hike and throw them in a small container. Pop one in and wet your brush; no mess or fuss and they don't taste half bad either.
Schikel
Baking soda works fine and resupply is easy. Just water is even easier and apparently it works too, according to my hygienist as well.