Comments on: Ayurvedic Tooth Powders and Oil Pulling Blends: DIY Oral Care That Works

By: Eric Brown

Eric Brown — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:43:36 +0000

In reply to Tom Wilson. the powder stains the sink and is messier than toothpaste. practical issue that should be mentioned 595

By: Manish Bose

Manish Bose — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:14:14 +0000

Is the licorice root inclusion in the whitening blend for enamel remineralization or primarily for antibacterial action against Streptococcus mutans? 490

By: Pallavi Kumar

Pallavi Kumar — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:11:24 +0000

In reply to Priya Nandakumar. The inclusion of clove powder for the anaerobic bacteria that cause bad breath is appropriate. The eugenol content is well-researched as an antibacterial. 885

By: Linda Allen

Linda Allen — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:40:20 +0000

The Triphala and neem powder combination is classical and the antibacterial mechanism via berberine content is well-documented. Four months of use and my dentist commented on improved gum health. 578

By: Priya Nandakumar

Priya Nandakumar — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:49:16 +0000

The abrasiveness concern with some of these powder formulations is real. Vigorous brushing with harder powders can cause enamel abrasion over time, particularly for those with existing enamel erosion. 141

By: Aarti Rao

Aarti Rao — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:43:30 +0000

In reply to Pooja Patel. which ratio of neem to Triphala is best for the basic tooth powder? article gives ingredients but not exact proportions 926

By: Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:38:50 +0000

20 mins oil pulling every morning is too long for most people. is 10 mins half as effective or similar 321

By: Pooja Patel

Pooja Patel — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:17:31 +0000

the recipe with Tomar seed (rock salt equivalent), is that the same as Himalayan pink salt for these purposes 447

By: Madhuri Smith

Madhuri Smith — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:06:43 +0000

switched from fluoride toothpaste to the Triphala-neem powder 5 months ago. sensitivity that I’d had for 2 years cleared up in about 6 weeks 696

By: Tom Wilson

Tom Wilson — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:04:53 +0000

some of the ingredients like Tomar and Lodhra are hard to find outside India. article needs sourcing guidance for international readers 214