Individually packaged one dose toothpaste!

Geeze.  can’t believe I can’t edit my headline, ONE dose toothpaste.

I haven’t seen those but I like ARCHTEK tablets also sold in individual packets and several places including AMAZON but I like to get the larger bottle and then I put them in a snack size bag for less packaging.

And of course you really don’t need the paste, just brush.

And of course you really don’t need the paste, just brush.

I go old school…Baking Soda in a film canister.  Totally LNT as you simply swallow everything.  Baking Soda is also a good antacid so…dual purpose.

But Ken, you don’t need the brush either. =) I can live without for a couple days and I haven’t had a cavity in years. Just don’t get too close. I also like the idea of making your own toothpaste tablets, just let some globs dry out.

Ben

I had a friend that used baking soda or sometimes tooth powder and was always having problems with moisture and it clumping together so he switched to toothpaste dots as I did, then years ago Mike Clelland posted about the toothpaste tablets and I like them, I don’t make the dots anymore.

The brushing feels good though Ben.

Do not neglect the brushing. Sure, it cleans the teeth, but it ALSO massages the gums, and this is very good for the health of the gums.

Cheers
PS: fixed thread title.

Hahaha Ken. I admit this only happens a couple times a year when I am doing a solo USL (ultra-stupid-light) death march type trip. You can always brush with your finger as well, massaging gums and all.  I have noticed with change of diet (healthier, less sugar) my dental well being increases.  I believe this plays a much larger role than brushing habits alone. This is the only reasonable answer to why the dentist says my teeth and gums are healthier every time I get a cleaning with no change in my brushing/flossing  routine.  YMMV, HYOH, and all that.

I’m waiting for someone to suggest using a leaf. :)

You can always brush with your finger as well, massaging gums and all.

I’m waiting for someone to suggest using a leaf. :)

I hesitate to needlessly put my fingers in my mouth to minimize ingesting bad bacteria.  If doing so, I’d wash my hands really well first.

Leaves?  Better yet, a broken stick.  Green-stick fracture it so there are lots of little fibers sticking out and then use that to gently scrub your teeth and gum line as you hike.  Try each species along your route and you’ll quickly develop a favorite.  Likely birch/aspen or alder.

David, that’s a solid technique–still used in many parts of Africa instead of non-biodegradable plastic toothbrushes.