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Ecodent - Remineralization Toothpaste

Eco-Dent Tooth Powder

Ingredients:
Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda), Tartaric Acid, Sodium Methyl, Cocoyl Taurate, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Sea Salt, Hydrated Silica, Peppermint oil, Myrrh.

If you are not used to a toothpowder, this product may seem a little strange. The powder is hard to spread onto the brush until you take the top off, pour a small amount on the hand and use the wet toothbrush to pick it up.



However, once you get used to it, you will quickly see that this is one of the best commercial brands out there. It has no fluoride, no Glycerin and no sodium lauryl sulfate and no dyes or sweeteners. It comes in two versions, one with Calcium Peroxide which is a natural tooth whitener and one without. The bicarbonate of soda, salt and peroxide all provide strong anti-bacterial agents. However, Eco-dent actively helps in the remineralization of your teeth. First the powder ensures your teeth are clean and free from any sticky glycerin coating. Next, as you add water to the toothpaste, CO2 is created which combines with your saliva to product carbonic acid. Unlike the strong acids from foods which eat away at the enamel, the carbonic acid dissolves the minerals in your saliva from the foods you eat to remineralize the teeth and strengthen the latticework of enamel. When too many mineral ions are dissolved from our enamel by the acids from our food and the bacteria, the enamel's fine latticework structure breaks down irreversibly, and a cavity results.

This toothpowder also has some other great benefits. You only need a very small amount, and the container will last for a long, long time. For the serious traveller, you can have this powder in your checked luggage. The TSA restrictions only apply to pastes and liquids, and not powders.
After using this powder extensively for over a year I found that my teeth were noticeably less prone to heat and cold sensitivities. The enamel seemed to be thicker and my teeth were definitely whiter. It's also great to travel with a small container that can last several months. Once you get the hang of applying the powder by using a small pea amount on the palm and using the wet toothbrush to pick up the powder it's easy to use. Taste wise, it's fine and leaves your mouth feeling really, really clean.

Pro's - Remineralizes teeth naturally and contains no harmful ingredients, dyes or sweeteners. Lasts a long time. Very good value for money. Perfect for travel.
Con's - some may just prefer a toothpaste. Hard to apply if you try and squeeze powder from the container lid. Other natural toothpastes have more anti-bacterial agents.

Rating 9/10 Excellent