As every parent knows, brushing teeth can become a daily challenge. Few children eagerly run to the bathroom to meticulously brush each tiny tooth for several minutes.
Part of the problem may be the heavily foaming, sometimes overly strong or artificial toothpastes, which are simply unpleasant for young taste buds. A more pleasant and, above all, natural alternative for children can be tooth powder.
To create a paste, about 80% of additives are needed. These can be avoided in tooth powder, allowing the 100% natural ingredients to work gently in your child's mouth.
Here, we explain what to consider regarding tooth powder for children.
When Can My Children Use Tooth Powder?
Tooth powder made from purely natural ingredients is suitable for daily dental care of children's teeth.
For toddlers, it is advisable to choose a type without strong essential additives like:
- Peppermint
- Thyme
- Lemongrass
These might be too intense for young taste buds. Therefore, we have developed a mild and soothing tooth powder specifically for the smallest teethlovers, using plant-based ingredients like mandarin, vanilla, and chamomile.
What Are the Benefits of Tooth Powder for Children?
Tooth powder offers several significant advantages for children:
- Free from Additives: Tooth powder is free from additives such as foaming agents, glycerin, emulsifiers, stabilizers, or preservatives. These are only used to create a paste and do not contribute to oral hygiene.
- Safer if Swallowed: Most children swallow toothpaste while brushing. With tooth powder made from natural ingredients, this is less concerning in small amounts.
- Typically Fluoride-Free: Tooth powders are usually fluoride-free. Since the decision to use fluoride or avoid it is very individual, tooth powder allows for tailored brushing. For fluoride needs, a gel can be used weekly, which is more likely to be spat out by children compared to fluoride toothpaste, potentially reducing the risk of fluoride accumulation. This topic should be discussed with a dentist.
- Contains Xylitol: Often found in tooth powders, xylitol not only inhibits cavity formation but can also stop early carious lesions by actively remineralizing teeth.
- Neutralizes Acids: Ingredients like calcium carbonate, clay, natron, and xylitol help neutralize acids in the mouth. This is crucial as saliva can only work to remineralize teeth in a neutral pH environment.
What Ingredients Are in Tooth Powder for Children?
Tooth powder for children should consist of 100% natural ingredients and avoid irritating substances like peppermint.
We have created a blend with mandarin, vanilla, and chamomile that is pleasing for both children and parents.
The base of teethlovers tooth powder is a mix of:
- Xylitol
- Rügen healing clay
- White clay
- Baking soda
Depending on the variety, it also includes plant extracts from:
- Turmeric
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Vanilla
- Coconut
- Mandarin
- Chamomile
- Ginger
- Lemon
These ingredients have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can help maintain a healthy oral flora.
How to Use Tooth Powder for Children
Tooth powder for children is actually very easy to use.
- Simply press the dry toothbrush into the powder once and then put it in the mouth.
- The teeth are now brushed as usual, without adding water.
- The initial dry brushing stimulates the flow of saliva, which combines with the tooth powder in the mouth to form an emulsion.
By the way: saliva is the most natural remedy for healthy teeth and strong tooth enamel!
If you don't want to wet your toothbrush beforehand, you can of course hold the bristles under water, then swirl the water away and press the slightly moistened (no longer dripping!) bristles into the powder.
The hydrophilic powder then sticks to the bristles and the rest in the jar remains dry.
You can read about the benefits and tips for using tooth powder here.
Can Tooth Powder for Children Be Used with an Electric Toothbrush?
Tooth powder for children can be used with an electric toothbrush just as effectively. Whether you or your child perform the brushing movements manually or let the vibrations of the electric toothbrush handle it makes no difference for the use of tooth powder. The application is the same with either a manual or electric toothbrush.
How Often Should Children Use Tooth Powder?
Children should brush their teeth two to three times a day, just like adults. Ideally, this should be done in the morning, at noon, and in the evening. Tooth powder can be used for all three brushing routines.
Is the Tooth Powder for Children Vegan?
The tooth powder is vegan, free from genetically modified organisms, and the plant-based ingredients come from certified organic farming.
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