Remembering Dant Manjan: 10 Tooth Powder Brands in India

Remember the times when our parents used to brush their teeth with ‘Dant Manjan’? Just like Hema, Rekha, Jaya, and Sushmaa were for Nirma, there was a group of ladies who sang the famous jingle for ‘Promise Dant Manjan.’ Gone are the days when tooth powders were talked about and used by people for oral healthcare, but as we say, ‘The older the fiddle, the sweeter the tune,’ they still have some remarkable oral health benefits. A study by the Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry in 2017 showed that tooth powder is significantly superior to toothpaste in controlling dental plaque and gingivitis. Let's step back in time and revive the long-lost Dant Maanjan era by exploring these tooth powder brands in India.

1. Dabur Lal Dant Manjan 

The classic Dabur Lal Dant Manjan used to rule the market with its quirky ads. Even today if you ask someone to name a tooth powder brand they will probably say ‘Dabur Lal Dant Manjan.’ As mentioned, this tooth powder contains Lavang (Clove) oil, Pudina (Spearmint) Satva, Karpura (Camphor), Pippali (Long Pepper) and Tomar Beej. Get it here.

2. Vitobha Ayurvedic Dant Manjan 

One of the well-known names for Ayurvedic Dant Manjan in the Indian market is Vithoba Dant Manjan. The tooth powder contains Beheda (Terminalia Bellirica), Long Patti (Linn Leaves), Long Fool (Clove Flower), Long (Clove), Karpura (Camphor), Babul (Acacia), Kali Mirch (Black Pepper), Vilayati Pudina (Spearmint). Get it here.

3. Amrutam Dentkey Manjan

Another Manjan that you can try is the Amrutam Dentkey Manjan. It is made with a blend of herbs and spices like Laung (Clove), Phitkari (Alum), Akarkara (Pellitory) and Marich (Black Pepper). The unique part about this Manjan is that it comes in a glass jar. Get it here.

4. Ancient Living Organic Tooth Powder

Ancient Living Organic Tooth Powder is another toothpowder that claims to be organic. It has natural teeth whitening ingredients such as Long Pepper (Piper Longum), Clove Powder & Clove Oil (Syzgium Aromatium), Manjistha (Rubia Cordifolia), Ajwain (Trachispermum Ammi), Clary Sage Oil (Salvia Sclarea), Babool Bark Powder (Acacia Nilotica), Pacha Karpooram (Cinnamomum Camphora), Cinnamon Powder (Cinnamomum Verum), Triphala Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis), Bibhitaki (Terminalia Balerica), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Tomar (Zanthoxylum Armatum), Rock Salt and  Cinnamon Powder (Cinnamomum Verum). Get it here.

5. Adrish Organic Charcoal Tooth Powder 

Next on the list is Adrish’s organic and Charcoal-based tooth powder. This Dant Manjan is a unique blend of activated Charcoal and peppermint powder, which gives it a natural and minty flavour. This mildly abrasive powder comes in a glass jar and is cruelty-free and vegan as claimed by the brand. Get it here.

6. Otanics Ayurvedic Teeth Powder 

The Otanics Ayurvedic Teeth Whitening Powder is enriched with natural ingredients such as Majuphal (Oak Galls), Manjistha (Indian Madder), Akhrot Chaal (Walnut Tree Peel), Arjun Chaa (Terminalia Arjuna Peel), Mint and Akaltara. The brand claims that its enamel-safe formula protects from cavities and helps maintain strong tooth enamel. Get it here.

7. Organic Wellness Dant Manjan 

Organic Wellness Dant Manjan, is a blend of 9 organic ingredients, like Babool bark, Clove, Ginger, Pippali, Haritaki, Amla, Black pepper, Reethaa, and Bibhitaki (Terminalia Bellirica). The brand claims that this powder has Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Bacterial properties. Get it here.

8. Healthvit Activated Charcoal Powder

Healthvit Activated Charcoal Powder is a teeth-whitening powder made from activated charcoal. It contains Babul Masi (Baval) Activated Charcoal, Acacia Arabica Bark, Pudhina, and Mentha Arvensis Leaf as its ingredients. The brand claims it to be 100% natural and chemical-free. Get it here.

9. Gandhigram Ayurveda Tooth Powder

The Gandhigram’s Ayurveda Tooth PoWder is a product of Gandhigram Khadi and Naturals. It is made of Kadukai Thole (Inknut Bark), Thandrikai Thole (Beleric Bark), Nelli Vatral (Dried Amla), Karuvelam Pattai (Mesquite Bark), Sambal, Kalluppu (Common Salt) and Menthal (Mint). Get it here.

10. Tanvi Herbals Dhavaldanti Powder

Tanvi Herbals Dhavaldanti Powder is a herbal powder for teeth & gum. It is made Lakh, Yashtimadhu, Miri (Pepper), Pimpli (Long Pepper), Sunthi (Ginger), Bakul Sal (Spanish Cherry Bark), Til (Sesame Seeds), Khairsal (Khadir), Lavang (Clove), Tamalpatra (Cinnamon Leaf), Karanj (Millettia Pinnata) and Ruiphool. Get it here.