A question we are asked time and again: Is tooth powder really hygienic? Even if several people use one tooth powder jar? Important questions for anyone looking for sustainable and effective dental care. Today we take a closer look at the science behind tooth powder and why it's an excellent choice for your daily oral hygiene - even for families and shared flats.
Waterless and self-preserving: the secrets of tooth powder
First of all, it is important to understand that teethlover's organic tooth powder has a very special composition that differs significantly from conventional toothpastes. Thanks to its waterless formulation, it does not need any synthetic preservatives to keep. But how does it work?
The key lies in the self-preserving and water-free nature of the toothpowder. It is a dry, alkaline and antibacterial mixture in which bacteria and viruses have no chance to multiply.
Why bacteria and viruses cannot multiply in tooth powder
To understand why bacteria and viruses cannot multiply in tooth powder, we need to take a closer look at their way of life.
Bacteria are single-celled organisms that require a moist environment to grow and multiply. Moisture fulfills various functions for bacteria: It enables the transportation of nutrients, supports metabolic processes and is necessary for cell division. Moisture also prevents bacteria from drying out and preserves their structural integrity. Overall, humid conditions provide bacteria with the ideal environment for growth and reproduction, while dry environments can inhibit these processes or even kill bacteria. Therefore, a moist environment, as in toothpaste, is an essential factor for bacterial proliferation. This is also the answer to why toothpaste needs preservatives. Because the mostly wet bristles are in contact with the end of the paste, which slides back into the tube and finds the very best conditions for unwanted bacterial growth: Moist, dark and with glycerine 👉 Therefore, toothpaste cannot do without preservatives, but teethlovers tooth powders can!
Viruses, on the other hand, are tiny pathogens that have no metabolism and can only multiply within living cells. They are not viable without a host. As the tooth powder does not provide a suitable environment for maintaining cell activity, viruses cannot multiply or survive.
Our secret weapon: essential oils
Furthermore, the essential oils contained in our organic tooth powder provide additional protection against viruses and bacteria. These natural oils are known for their antiviral and antibacterial properties and can help fight infection and promote oral health.
To understand how essential oils can help fight viral and bacterial infections, we need to take a closer look at their original function. Plants produce precisely these substances that we use to protect ourselves against enemies. They not only serve as protection against predators, but also against microorganisms that could harm the plants
Depending on the essential oil, the life cycle of viruses is interrupted at different stages. This means that while some act as soon as the virus is ingested, others are most effective when the virus docks onto cells. Still others work when the parasite infects the cells. Viruses in the air can also be enveloped by essential oils and pulled to the ground by their sheer weight.
The antibacterial effect of essential oils is based on different biological principles than those of antibiotics. Antibiotics fight all bacteria by acting on the metabolism and other organic functions of the germs. Although many essential oils also have this effect by destroying the microorganisms' environment, they also strengthen the patient's immune system. They therefore differentiate between “good” and “harmful” bacteria and only destroy the latter.
🪥 USE
But isn't it unhygienic for everyone to dip their toothbrush in the powder? Laboratories have tested and confirmed the safety of teethlover's tooth powder in independent microbiological tests: The tooth powder is hygienically safe to use!
We recommend pressing into the powder with dry (or slightly moistened) bristles. The powder in contact with the bristles sticks to them and off you go!
Depending on your preference, you can also simply put the powder in your mouth with a spoon before you start brushing your teeth.
Conclusion: Tooth powder - a hygienic alternative to traditional toothpaste
Based on the scientific explanation and natural properties of tooth powder, it is clear that it is a hygienic option for oral care, free from synthetic preservatives. The combination of waterless formulation, self-preserving properties and the natural defenses of essential oils makes it an effective choice for you, your whole family or shared flat.