For dental cleanliness. An all natural, organic teeth whitener 100 year old brand : Ayurvedic Toothpowder Monkey Brand Black Tooth Powder is composed of a medley of ayurvedic essential oils and ingredients, mixed in finely-ground wood charcoal to produce a product with holistic dental care abilities. Finely ground wood charcoal, being an organic bleach, is a gentle and natural stain-remover, while the natural herbs and oils promote the health of the softer gum tissue. Regular users of tobacco-based products will notice a marked difference upon a few applications of this product. Use the product at least every alternate day, in addition to your normal brush/floss routine to experience best effects. Recommend Usage: Pour out a little product (say 2 gms) into a shallow dish, or the palm of the left hand Moisten the second finger of the right hand - the longest finger, for maximum reach Dip your finger into the powder and rub gently over teeth and gums. Do not neglect the gums, which is where most periodontal diseases start. Though some people use the product with a toothbrush, the most efficient use is by gently rubbing the product over the surfaces of the oral cavity You will find the astringent action begin to work almost immediately. After about 2 min, rinse your mouth thouroughly Floss to remove any minute pieces that may have lodged at the gumline Rinse your mouth again