Tom's of Maine - Anticavity Baking Soda - Peppermint, 6 oz toothpaste

by Tom's of Maine

Product Features

• One 6-ounce tube of peppermint-flavored, all-natural toothpaste with baking soda
• Flavored with natural oils and baking soda to make your mouth feel extra fresh
• Features naturally sourced sodium monofluorophosphate as its active ingredient to provide cavity protection, and calcium to clean
• The only natural brand to receive the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance
• Made without artificial or animal ingredients or chemicals

Product Description

Flavor: Peppermint | Size: 6

Manufacturer's Description

Contains Fluoride for Cavity Prevention and Baking Soda & Calcium for Clean Teeth.

Dear Friends, Did you know that 60 percent of our drinking water comes from rivers?  Yet almost 300,000 miles of America's rivers and streams - probably one near you - are polluted.  In response to this crisis, Tom's of Maine has created a five-year partnership with River Network, The Nature Conservancy, the National Park Service's Rivers & Trails Program and participating retailers to launch the National Rivers Awareness Program.  Designed to draw attention to our waterways, this initiative has inspired volunteers around the country to get involved.  We're excited to see so much positive change regarding our rivers.  Whether it's taking the simple step of saving water at home, or making the larger commitment of joining a local river group, each of us can be a part of the solution.  ~ Kate and Tom Chappell

What is Natural Care?  At Tom's of Maine, Natural Care is a way of life that guides what we make and all that we do.  Our natural care products are made out of respect for you, your environment and community.  Tom's of Maine.  Working with nature to make a difference.™

Fluoride helps prevent cavities.  Fluoride helps remineralize soft spots on teeth before they turn into full-fledged cavities, and strengthens the tooth structure so enamel becomes more resistant to decay.

What is baking soda?  Baking soda is a natural compound made from sodium carbonate that has been used safely in oral care products for years.  Its cool, clean taste leaves your mouth feeling brightened and refreshed.

"Tom's of Maine Natural Baking Soda Fluoride Toothpaste is accepted as an effective cleansing device that has been shown to remove plaque and reduce gingivitis when used as directed in a program of good oral hygiene to supplement regular professional care.-Council on Scientific Affairs- American Dental Association

Active Ingredient	Purpose	Source
Sodium Monofluorophosphate	Decay prevention	Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore
Ingredient
Calcium Carbonate	Mild abrasive	Purified calcium bicarbonate
Water	Consistency	Branch Brook
Glycerin	Moistener	By-product of vegetable oil soap
Sodium Bicarbonate	Mouth freshness	Sodium Carbonate
Carrageenan	Thickener	Seaweed (Chondrus Crispus)
Xylitol	Flavor	Birch Trees
Peppermint Oils	Flavor	Peppermint Leaves (Mentha Piperita)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate	Dispersant	Derived from coconut oil

No saccharin, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, artificial color or flavor and no animal ingredients.  Tom's products are tested for safety without the use of animals.

Product Description

Contains fluoride for cavity prevention and baking soda and calcium for clean teeth. Fluoride helps prevent cavities, helps remineralize soft spots on teeth before they turn into full-fledged cavities and strengthens the tooth structure so enamel becomes more resistant to decay. We use natural ingredients in innovative ways without adding anything artificial flavors, fragrances, colors, or preservatives. This product does not contain saccharin, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors, or flavors, or animal ingredients. Tom's of Maine products are tested for safety without the use of animals. Made in U.S.A.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C8XKY
• UPC: 077326120064
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah, it's only toothpaste but read the ingredient list, January 8, 2006

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This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Baking Soda Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint, 6-Ounce Tube (Health and Beauty)

Toothpaste is toothpaste: they all get your teeth clean, and if they have flouride, they'll help prevent cavities. This doesn't taste quite as sweet as the supermarket brands like Colgate or Crest.

But read the list of ingredients on the box of Tom's toothpaste, then read the list on your current toothpaste. Chances are, your toothpaste doesn't even list all the ingredients. Tom not only lists what you're putting in your mouth, but also tells you why they are there, and where they came from.

Contains no saccharin, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colors or flavors.

Not tested on animals.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT All-Natural Toothpaste, September 14, 2008

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kone "kone" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Anticavity Baking Soda Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint, 6-Ounce Tube (Health and Beauty)

Tom's of Maine is known for only incorporating natural ingredients in it's toothpaste. This particular brand of toothpaste carries the certification of the American Dental Association (thus it has fluoride and is not too abrasive). Best of all it is sweetened with xylitol, a natural sugar from birch trees which has been proven to kill bacteria instead of feeding them. Xylitol is the best addition to a toothpaste product in years, and dentists recognize that it definitiely improves oral health. This toothpaste uses calcium carbonate as the abrasive; this being a much milder abrasive as compared to silica (finely ground sand).

This brand does not have any tartar inhibitors or desensitizers added to it. If you need tartar-control, then I would recommend the following: Tom's of Maine Natural Whole Care Anticavity & Tartar Control Plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Cinnamon-Clove, 0.91 oz (25.8 g), Case of 12 Tu, or for sensitive teeth: Toms of Maine Sensitive Care SLS-Free Antiplaque Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth, Black Currant - 4 Oz

What I really like about Toms' of Maine is the label. It explains what is in each tube! No other toothpaste does this and Tom's of Maine is to be highly commended for liting each ingredient and why it is there.

The only drawback to this toothpaste is its price. It will cost slightly more than other toothpastes, but knowing what you are getting inside the tube is worth the extra price to this mouth.

Dr. Jim Koenig, DDS

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toothpaste, May 18, 2010

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Paul Moskowitz (Yorktown, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tom's of Maine - Anticavity Baking Soda - Peppermint, 6 oz toothpaste (Health and Beauty)

Tom's of Maine Toothpaste

Tom's is a small company, employing fewer than two hundred people. It was founded in 1970 and then purchased by Colgate in 2006. Fortunately, Colgate has left Tom's alone to manage their business according to their original principles.

Tom's makes natural products. The toothpaste contains no sugar, sweeteners, or artificial flavoring. By contrast, I looked at a tube of Colgate toothpaste that I have on the shelf. It contains "flavor," whatever that is, "saccharine," and "propylene glycol." The last ingredient is a less-toxic form of anti-freeze. One advantage of Tom's toothpaste is that we do not have to worry about ingesting poisons when we use it.

I have been using Tom's for years. The toothpaste comes in many flavors. On Amazon, you can find Peppermint, Spearmint, Fennel, Orange-Mango, Cinnamint, Wintermint, Apricot, Soothing Mint, True Mint, and Gingermint, among others. I prefer the Peppermint flavor, which is refreshing, but not overwhelming. The toothpaste is available in sizes from 1 ounce to 6 ounces.

I do not exactly live in a wilderness area, but my local stores no longer carry Tom's. Fortunately, it can be found on Amazon and other web sites. The prices do vary from vendor to vendor, so check for the best price.

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