Tea Tree Oil Infused Toothpicks

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Tea Tree Oil Infused Toothpicks

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I was at my local health food store pondering over which hippie toothpaste i wanted to get when i saw tea tree oil toothpicks. Being someone who doesn't like to pay for things i think i can make myself i decided to try it.

Why Tea Tree Oil Toothpicks?
Tea tree oil toothpicks freshen your breath, and help keep your gums healthy! The taste can be a bit off putting, but add some mint or cinnamon and it's very tasty to chew on.

The following instructable is how to successfully make your own!

Ingredients

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This instructable does not take much:
-Toothpicks
-Tea Tree Oil
-Container
Optional:
-Other essential oils (Cinnamon. Mint)

Place Toothpicks in Container

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Put a good amount of toothpicks in the container.

Tea Tree Oil

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Put a few drops of tea tree oil on the toothpicks, it's really easy to over do it so be careful. Also put whatever other flavors you want such as cinnamon.

Shake It

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Put a lid on the container and shake around the toothpicks, coating them with the oils

Refridgerate

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To get the oils really in there, put the toothpicks in the fridge over night.

Dry Out and Done!

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After you get the oils in there, put them on a plate and let them dry out a bit. Then you can put them in your favorite to go container and carry them around to chew on and freshen your breath, naturally!