Timeline for How can I clean teeth in the backcountry?
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| Nov 2, 2021 at 9:01 | comment | added | Chris H | @aucuparia I was wondering more whether a whole tablet pairs well with my suggestion to use a minimal amount (and produce minimal waste or swallow), or whether splitting them in half before departing would be worthwhile. | |
| Oct 29, 2021 at 23:28 | comment | added | bta | Works great when paired with a fingertip brush. Much smaller and lighter than a regular toothbrush. They're normally marketed for use on pets or infants, but no reason you can't use it on an adult. Keep the baking soda in a small jar and you can dip the brush in the baking soda (fewer spills than trying to pour it on the brush). | |
| Oct 28, 2021 at 16:00 | comment | added | fyrepenguin | @Vorac yes, and as the Crest link mentions, it also doesn’t provide fluoride, and can be a bit hard on the gums after a while. If you’re talking a cumulative month vs a whole month at a time, maybe I’d consider a different option. However, it is definitely effective, albeit not a long-term solution. I think the issue is actually it acting as an abrasive more than a chemical issue, from the couple links talking about it | |
| Oct 28, 2021 at 10:32 | comment | added | Vorac | I have encountered anecdotes of damaging the enamel but it could be very well due to over-brushing. For a month per year should be completely safe. And whitening. | |
| Oct 28, 2021 at 8:34 | comment | added | aucuparia | 1 tablet is enough to brush your teeth once. They have the advantage of not tasting revolting and containing fluoride, but they can't be used for anything else and are more expensive than baking soda. I use them all the time - less packaging. Google "toothpaste tablets" and you'll find a few types. | |
| Oct 28, 2021 at 0:50 | comment | added | Austin Hemmelgarn | There’s also an added bonus to this approach in that baking soda is useful for other things too. | |
| Oct 27, 2021 at 14:35 | comment | added | Chris H | @aucuparia they sound interesting. Do you know if one tablet is equivalent to a lot or a little toothpaste (as I suggest using a minimal amount for various reasons including disposal) | |
| Oct 27, 2021 at 12:15 | comment | added | aucuparia | toothpaste tablets are also available - similarly easy to store and lightweight as they are dry. | |
| Oct 27, 2021 at 2:55 | history | answered | fyrepenguin | CC BY-SA 4.0 |