Because Our Toddler Thought Toothpaste Was Dessert

We’re parents of a curious three-year-old. Like most toddlers, she loved her toothpaste a little too much — half brushing, half eating. It’s considered okay… but we weren’t comfortable. Even “baby-safe” pastes are full of ingredients we can’t pronounce. So we went looking — and found an old, simple recipe from Sadhana Forest, Auroville. It worked beautifully. No foam. No chemicals. No worry.

Do It Yourself!

Why it works
  • Edible-grade ingredients only — Food grade Calcium Bentonite Clay + Kitchen spices
  • No fluoride. No foaming agents
  • Bentonite clay gently polishes without abrasion
  • Clove and cinnamon fight odour-causing bacteria naturally
  • Fennel & Cardamom keeps the mouth fresh — baby-safe and adult-approved
  • Your mouth — and your baby’s first tooth — deserve care that’s as safe as food!

Safe Tooth Powder You Can Trust


You will need:
Food grade Calcium Bentonite clay 100g
Cloves 10g
Cinnamon 7.5g
Fennel 5g
Cardamom 2.5g
Common salt 1 Tablespoon
Tea Tree oil 1-2 drops

  1. Blend the spices into a very fine powder and strain them through a flour sieve with a small mesh — this helps remove the fibrous bits of cardamom and gives a smooth texture.
  2. Mix the spice blend evenly into the clay along with 1 tablespoon of salt.
  3. Finally, add 1–2 drops of tea tree oil, mix again, and store in a dry glass jar (avoid metal containers — Bentonite absorbs metals).

Use 1/2 tea spoon to brush once a day.
That’s it — safe, simple, and effective for both babies and adults.

Edible grade Calcium Bentonite clay is available on Amazon.

1. Is this powder really edible?
Ans: Yes. All ingredients used are edible. The spices of course are. Bentonite used is food grade.

2. What is Bentonite clay?
Ans: Bentonite is a natural clay like Multani Mitti. It is used in natural toothpaste for its ability to absorb toxins, gently polish teeth and remove surface stains for whitening.

3. Any side effects of Bentonite?
Ans: Use only food grade Calcium Bentonite - free from heavy metals. It's considered ideal for oral care. Safe even if ingested.

4. Can I use a brush with this toothpowder?
Ans: Yes! Its non-abrasive. Infact, Bentonite is known to remineralise the enamel.