Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder

05-08-2009, 04:17 PM

Is one better than the other?

I've heard that the powder gives a more thorough cleaning, and I think(?) it's SLS-free? I'm looking for something that's not going to spoil my breakfast, since I usually eat right after I brush and then brush again...crazy :P

Dental-folk or those with teeth

your thoughts?

Bruzee · 05-08-2009, 05:16 PM

Hmmmmm.... One of the weirder threads I've seen. Sorry can't help.

Volt · 05-22-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruzee

Hmmmmm.... One of the weirder threads I've seen. Sorry can't help.

Just about as strange as the shaving thread.....

what ever makes the day interesting

05-22-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Volt

Just about as strange as the shaving thread.....

what ever makes the day interesting

With your wood ones don't you just use sandpaper?

Volt · 05-22-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ahc4353

With your wood ones don't you just use sandpaper?

Just asking, but who is older than me?.......

Skywalker · 05-22-2009, 09:34 AM

This would have made a great poll!!!

Toothpaste
Tooth powder
Mouth wash
Soft Bristle
Hard Bristle
Denture Care

05-08-2009, 05:54 PM

lol i promise I'm not crazy

I'm just here to clean the cells.

ThePict · 05-08-2009, 06:59 PM

Whatever you use do be careful of overbrushing. Teeth were not designed to have powders or pastes rubbed against them and it is possible to wear the enamel by brushing to often or using a hard bristle.
My wife learned this the hard (read expensive) way.

M1903A1 · 05-08-2009, 08:41 PM

Tooth powder is so...1928.

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Originally Posted by ThePict

Whatever you use do be careful of overbrushing. Teeth were not designed to have powders or pastes rubbed against them and it is possible to wear the enamel by brushing to often or using a hard bristle.

Especially true if you have gum recession and part of the root is exposed. I have some issues with that now as a result.

MadAl · 05-22-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePict

Whatever you use do be careful of overbrushing. Teeth were not designed to have powders or pastes rubbed against them and it is possible to wear the enamel by brushing to often or using a hard bristle.
My wife learned this the hard (read expensive) way.

My sentiments exactly, not only teeth but injury to gums as well. My dentist recommends brushing twice a day, before bed and upon rising. It's about bacteria that form while your mouth is closed and saliva production is at a minimum.

akakirby · 05-08-2009, 07:01 PM

I have never even heard of tooth powder....of to google i go!

theonlybear4CORT · 05-08-2009, 07:58 PM

Who brushes?

kaelaria · 05-08-2009, 09:26 PM

Tooth powder, straight razors and outhouses, baby! Oh yeah!!

skullnrose · 05-08-2009, 10:19 PM

Smart Mouth toothpaste and mouthwash

ucla695 · 05-09-2009, 11:01 AM

This is the first I've heard of tooth powder too. I say stick with toothpaste and floss.

mosesbotbol · 05-09-2009, 09:28 PM

Baking Soda and Peroxide really gets teeth white.

Lucky_Hippo · 05-22-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Baking Soda and Peroxide really gets teeth white.

I know a fella in his 50's that has never used anything other than baking soda and water. His teeth are actually a light grey now.

05-22-2009, 05:42 AM

I don't have any soda at the moment, but I think I'll try a few drops of peroxide at least, along with the Crest or whatever it is downstairs...all tastes bad to me afterwards...except for Aquafresh. That's spearmint I think.

Thanks all, belated but sincere.

kelmac07 · 05-22-2009, 08:09 AM

Tooth powder?? What the F*&#???

05-22-2009, 08:59 AM

Ya gotta remember, kelmac (1SG) was in the Army for a loooooong time...

05-08-2009, 04:17 PM	#1
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Is one better than the other? I've heard that the powder gives a more thorough cleaning, and I think(?) it's SLS-free? I'm looking for something that's not going to spoil my breakfast, since I usually eat right after I brush and then brush again...crazy :P Dental-folk or those with teeth your thoughts?

05-08-2009, 05:16 PM	#2
Bruzee Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: D Location: San Diego Posts: 1,508 Trading: (30)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Hmmmmm.... One of the weirder threads I've seen. Sorry can't help. __________________

05-22-2009, 09:34 AM	#6
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder This would have made a great poll!!! Toothpaste Tooth powder Mouth wash Soft Bristle Hard Bristle Denture Care __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-08-2009, 05:54 PM	#7
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder lol i promise I'm not crazy I'm just here to clean the cells.

05-08-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
ThePict Is it time for SoCal yet? Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my cave grooving with my furry friends Posts: 228 Trading: (0)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Whatever you use do be careful of overbrushing. Teeth were not designed to have powders or pastes rubbed against them and it is possible to wear the enamel by brushing to often or using a hard bristle. My wife learned this the hard (read expensive) way.

05-08-2009, 07:01 PM	#11
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder I have never even heard of tooth powder....of to google i go!

05-08-2009, 07:58 PM	#12
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Who brushes?

05-08-2009, 09:26 PM	#13
kaelaria Cigarobsession.com Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Bryan Location: Holiday, FL Posts: 736 Trading: (3)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Tooth powder, straight razors and outhouses, baby! Oh yeah!! __________________ Cigar Videos

05-08-2009, 10:19 PM	#14
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Smart Mouth toothpaste and mouthwash

05-09-2009, 11:01 AM	#15
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder This is the first I've heard of tooth powder too. I say stick with toothpaste and floss.

05-09-2009, 09:28 PM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Baking Soda and Peroxide really gets teeth white. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

05-22-2009, 05:42 AM	#18
kzm007 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder I don't have any soda at the moment, but I think I'll try a few drops of peroxide at least, along with the Crest or whatever it is downstairs...all tastes bad to me afterwards...except for Aquafresh. That's spearmint I think. Thanks all, belated but sincere.

05-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#19
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Tooth powder?? What the F*&#???

05-22-2009, 08:59 AM	#20
tobii3 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Toothpaste vs. Tooth Powder Ya gotta remember, kelmac (1SG) was in the Army for a loooooong time...