Re[2]: [at-l] need help finding toothpaste supplies

[nealb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (William Neal)]

I have used the tiny tubes you find in Wally World (which has the best
price) and other places that carry travelers supplies.  But I used Dr.
Bronner peppermint soap since it was listed as a mouthwash, and I rinsed
several times.  My favorite still in baking soda.  It is cheap.  Easy to
find.  Useful in dozens of ways.  And it does clean your teeth and mouth.
But it does not taste all that great.  Although a friend gave me some with
ground up mint in it that was so-so.  But if I'm still working at MTC when I
take a real LD hike (prayerfully the AT), I am begging the dental hygiene
program for lots of those samples they get.

William, The non-dental Turtle

PS	Three things terrify me: Hypodermic needles, Dentists, and Women.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob C. [mailto:ellen@clinic.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 1:10 PM
To: William Neal
Cc: 'Ken Powers'; AT-L List (E-mail)
Subject: Re[2]: [at-l] need help finding toothpaste supplies


Many convenience stores, especially those in communities heavily used by
tourists carry one ounce tubes of some popular brands of tooth paste.

It ain't free. In fact it's pretty expensive on an ounce basis, but also
pretty
minimal when compared with the costs of a long distance hike. Having had the
misfortune of making several visits to hospitals last year, I collected
quite a
few tubes of a generic tooth cleaner, which I carefully hoarded for a future
walk. It's not my preferred Crest, but it may be better for my teeth and
almost
weightless. As a bonus, it is less foaming, making it aesthetically more
"Leave
No Trace."

 Weary