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Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

Used to use it and found the "wash your mouth out with soap" memories too vivid, so now I use a small vial of Baking soda to brush my teeth. It deodorizes, cleans and has the added benefit of being a...

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No-toothpaste alternative

I've tried a drop of Dr. B's peppermint, too, but found that I had to follow it with a nice sugary piece of dried pineapple to get the taste out of my mouth. That pretty much wiped out any benefit I...

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

dr b's eucalyptus is my standard for all hygeine needs, tho i'd add real toothpaste for a long thruhike. the eucalyptus aftertaste is not as strong as p-mint, but yeah, one drop only!

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I've used it at home in a pinch as well. And on trail. I will try again – but even with just a drop it initially taste goood – but I still experience a little after taste.

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Re: Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

i use the peppermint as both soap and toothpaste. the trick is to only use a drop or two. otherwise i feel like i can taste peppermint soap in my mouth the entire day. but as long as you just stick to...

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Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

I've done it. It works in a pinch. But man what an aftertaste. Hoo-Ya! At less than an ounce some environmentally friendly tooth paste or powder might be easier to take.

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Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

I've done it on occassion. Use the peppermint flavor. Here's what their website has to say about it: http://www.drbronner.com/drb_faq_6.html

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Re: Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

Perhaps one should say some naughty words first.

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Re: Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

I usually use it as toothpaste. As long as you don't out more than a drop or two its not bad. Anymore than that and it is like a mouthful of soap (funny how that works, huh?). Adam

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Dr. Bronners as Toothpaste?

I seem to remember quite a few folks using Dr. Bronners to brush with? It does not mention anywhere on the package that it is good for oral applications outside of "dentures", so I wanted to see if...

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