Has anyone successfully traveled with old-fashioned tooth powder?
 

Just hung up after a call to the TSA. Impossible to get a straight answer, like an automaton they keep repeating "It is at the discretion of the screener".

Has anyone actually taken this on board? Generally speaking, can the TSA prohibit something that is not on the list?

What kind of container does it come in?

How about something like this?
 

I believe somene already posted a link in Women Travelers, but here it is again:

http://www.mothernature.com/shop/det.../55557/S/98691

I just bought some at a health food store (Wild Oats). It comes in a small plastic bottle, which you can open (to show a TSA agent that it's definitely powder) and it smells strongly of cinnamon. My trip isn't till the week after next but I'm going to try and do carry-on, so I'll resurrect this thread and tell you how it goes.

I have seen it in those specialty stores in the mall (the Body Shop, I think). I don't think they're doing to bother with tooth powder!

I'm gonna get my doctor to write me a prescription for cinnamon Crest toothpaste in a mini-tube.

Just purchased a bottle at Mollie Stone's for travel, tomorrow. Will let you know my experience.

BTW, went through security at SFO, today, 7am. The longest line was the UA 1k check-in (about 20 min. with 4 agents working the line). Elite security line was less than 5 minutes.

Thanks for the info re SFO!

here's what I'll try
 

I'm going to squirt some toothpaste on my toothbrush. Then wrap plastic wrap around it. When I go to brush my teeth on the plane I'll put some water on it and brush away. It should work. If you have a real long trip you could preload 2 or 3 brushes. Unless they ban toothbrushes.

There's a company out there that makes preloaded toothbrushes that you can't even tell have toothpaste on them; for 67 cents a shot. They even advertise that they are tsa friendly. Someone's on the ball to make some cash.

Using an Rx for toothpaste and using tooth powder
 

I'm curious to know if anyone has yet to successfully clear security by providing a doctor prescription for toothpaste, hairgel, saline solution, etc? I've heard it mentioned as a possibility, it would comply with the TSA's rules, and there are doctors out there that will write an Rx for just about anything. Has anyone tried this yet? What were your results?

Rx
 

Let you know what luck I have when I visit my Dr. tomorrow for that purpose.

If it continues, I bet P&G Pharmaceuticals will come out with a prescription toothpaste product! ;)

Ah, but would it be covered by insurance? I hope not, because it would only cost a $5-10 copayment with insurance, but $75 if sold retail to uninsured.

Seems like a waste
 

With pre-pasted ortho single use disposable toothbrushes costing less than a dime each, why go through such a bother?

I got my case of 144 this morning - cost $12.95 plus shipping.

You can buy tooth powder, it's like powerded toothpaste.

There is Rx Toothpaste
 

There already is a prescription toothpaste that your dentist (or MD) can prescribe for you. The brand name is Prevident 5000 and it is a highly fluoridated toothpaste for people who are prone to tooth decay.

It typically costs between $20-30 for a small tube and it is not usually covered by insurance.

http://www.colgateprofessional.com/a...ent5KPlus.cvsp

Keba

I have a perscription toothpaste and it made it through today!

I'm heading out tomorrow with plain old baking powder in a small ziploc baggie.
I do like the idea of the pre-pasted brushes though. Wish I'd thought of that sooner.

Newsflash: You can get a prescription for anything, even over the counter products. It's up to your physician if he/she is willing to write Rx's for toothpaste, contact lens solution, etc.

Purely in the interest of research then, I have in my posession a legal, faxed prescription with the following items and corresponding directions listed thereon...

1) Toothpaste. Use as Directed two times a day. Refill PRN (Generic OK)

2) Contact Lens Solution. Use as Directed. Refill PRN (Generic OK)

3) Tears Naturale. Use as Directed. Refill PRN (Generic OK)

4) Triple Antibiotic Ointment. Apply to affected area TID PRN. Refill PRN (Generic OK)

5) Oatmeal moisturizing Lotion. Use topically as Directed PRN. Refill PRN (Generic OK)

Mr. Reid called Mr. Cherkoff this afternoon to tell the Americans to knock it off (in terms of security) so this exercise may be moot by the time I actually pass through security with my hand baggage tomorrow afternoon.

I should add, I hold great respect for the TSA agents and the vast majority of my interactions with TSA staff have been pleasant, so if I am told the items are not allowed, I will probably show the agent the prescription and if they still deem the items unallowable I probably wont make a big deal about it.

Shall report back late Monday evening, Pacific time.

Nice of you to slip that little nugget in there!

Does anybody know where to get the prepasted toothbrushes for .10?

I see a site for them, but they are more like $1.10 5 to 7 day delivery. I travel Tuesday night! thx

OK, I found it! The link online where the prepasted toothbrushes are for sale is http://www.plaksmacker.com/. The site caters to dentists who are looking for crap to give away to their patients, but this will do the trick for us travelers! (sorry, I don't know how to make a clickable link!)

I was prescribed that toothpaste, but since Colgate is expensive I got the generic for $10. It's still expensive for toothpaste, so I am just glad I dont have any flying soon, since I dont have a copy of the prescription. My luck the TSA would probably confiscate it.....

If you ever get your bag searched by hand, you may be in for an interesting discussion with the TSA person regarding the white powder in a baggie :D

I'm thinking about going through security with my prescription shampoo this upcoming weekend (thing costs way too much for a simple bottle of shampoo...). If I do decide to carry it on, I'll let you know how it goes.

Since there's a fair amount of overlap with the Rx for toothpaste thread, I'll merge this tooth powder thread with the other. Ocn Vw 1K, Co-Mod, TBuzz

I am a little bemused to report the following:

I arrived at the checkpoint, place shoes in one tub, laptop in another. TSA Agent takes shoes out of tub, places them on belt (not a biggie). The bag contains all contents described in the post above and apparently they were not detected as no one approached me with any questions air-side of the metal detector. The bag merrily trundled down the conveyor air-side where I
I put my laptop away, put my shoes on and walked to the RCC, from where I write this report.

Bloody Brilliant ^

Passed though TSA in MKE today with gel type deodorant. Bag passed right though.

I'm going to try a small hair gel next, And I have called my DR. to get a prescription for toothpaste. :D

At last the government has figured out how to increase :confused: the cost of medical care. :D

You can always tell them it is to help you make crack at your destination.

Perhaps when they say it is the discretion of the screener they mean it is the discretion of the screener. If that is the case, any one/number of experiences won't protect you from the discretion of the screener.

Eco-Dent
 

I use this with my electric toothbrush all the time, at home and traveling. I like the anise. I also carry Vitamin C powder in a baggie. I haven't read anything about powders and dry items being checked.

My dentist gives out the one-time toothbrushes. Dermatologists and estheticians have samples of soaps and creams though I'm not sure they would pass muster.

Sylvia

I have a dentist appointment next week. Instead of going to my doctor, think I'll get my dentist to prescribe toothpaste for me :)

No problem. I did not pull the ziploc with my non-liquid toiletries out, and my bag did get pulled. He looked at the toothpowder and sent me on my way.

Homemade tooth powder
 

3 parts baking soda
1 part table salt

You can get little plastic screw-top containers at any luggage/travel store, camping/outdoor store (REI), Container Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, etc.

A little easier to manage than a baggie, IMO, and easier to slap a small label on.