Way back when I was in the Army, our "Inspection" toilet kit included a can of tooth powder, on the theory that, unlike toothpaste, it wouldn't freeze in winter field operations. I used to keep a can of the stuff with my camping supplies because it sits on a shelf for months or years on end, and I wasn't sure if toothpaste had an expiration date.

Recently, I thought it might be a good thing to add to a BOB, but I haven't seen any in supermarkets lately. Anybody know of a source?

Never even seen the stuff, but froogle.com returns lots of results for "tooth powder". link to query

Groo,

Thanks for the tip.

Brian -

Wouldn't swear to it, but thought I saw it in Wal-Mart store when I was picking up toothpaste few months ago. Know for a fact saw it at a locally-owned (non-chain) drugstore awhile back, so you might check a "mom & pop" pharmacy/drugstore in your area.

My dad used toothpowder exclusively everyday of his toothbrushing-life. Swore by it.

By Groo's comment ? "never even seen the stuff" ? I'm guessing those of us familiar with the product are showing our age. <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />

I buy Arm & Hammer Dental Care tooth powder at Walgreens.

todd

Baking soda is a very appropriate substitute.

Or chewing on a stick <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> sweet wood is my fav. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />