Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Spearmint, 5.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6)

by Tom's of Maine

Product Features

• Helps control plaque buildup and whiten teeth without artificial ingredients or harsh abrasives
• Features hydrated silica purified from the earth to improve cleaning and remove stains
• Made without artificial or animal ingredients or chemicals

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Contains Xylitol To Help Prevent Plaque And Silica For Whitening.

Spearmint Flavored.

Dear Friends,

We are pleased to introduce our new Natural Anti-Plaque plus Whitening Clear Gel Toothpaste.  Using xylitol, our toothpaste helps control plaque buildup, naturally, without artificial colors, sweeteners or preservatives, for a clean, healthy-feeling mouth.  We've added silica to clean and whiten teeth, removing stains without harsh abrasion that can damage enamel.  Over time, and especially as we grow older, plaque forms on our teeth.  If plaque isn't removed, it can reduce plaque buildup, and remove stains that form on your- teeth.

For more than 30 years, Tom's of Maine has been creating natural care products for you and your families.  We use only the finest natural ingredients, never test our products on animals, and we never use animal ingredients.  Thank you for using our products, and please let us know what you think! ~ Kate & Tom Chappell

Why Anti-Plaque plus Whitening Clear Gel Toothpaste? Tom's Anti-Plaque plus Whitening Clear Gel Toothpaste helps control plaque buildup and whiten teeth, every time you brush, without artificial ingredients or harsh abrasives that can damage enamel.

What is plaque? Plaque is a sticky deposit that accumulates on teeth, and is the first stage of cavity devleopment, tartar formation, and tooth staining.  Tom's of Maine Anti-Plaque plus Whitening Clear Gel Toothpaste cleans teeth and helps prevent plaque, when used as part of a complete oral hygiene program.

Removes stains & whitens teeth - The silica in our toothpaste improves cleaning and removes stains that form on your teeth over time, making your teeth whiter.

Fluoride-free formula - Some people do not want fluoride in their toothpaste.  We produce a fluoride-free toothpaste because we respect our customers' diverse needs and interests.

What is silica?  Silica is a mild abrasive derived from sand which removes stains that form on teeth.

What is xylitol?  Xlitol is a natural ingredient derived from birch trees which helps in the prevention of plaque buildup.  Xylitol also helps control tartar buildup.

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 Main.  Working with nature to make a difference.™

Active Ingredient	Purpose	Source
Xylitol 4.0%	Anti-plaque	Birch trees
Ingredient	Purpose	Source
Sorbitol	Moistener	Hydrogenation of corn syrup
Water	Consistency	Branch Brook
Hydrated Silica	Stain removal	Purified silica from the earth
Glycerin	Moistener	By-product of vegetable oil soap
Sodium lauryl sulfate	Dispersant	Derived from coconut oil
Spearmint & peppermint oils	Flavor	Spearmint (Mentha spicata) & Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves
Xanthan gum	Gelling agent	Fermentation of vegetable matter

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

Product Description

Contains xylitol to help prevent plaque and silica for whitening. When we founded Tom's of Maine in 1970, we based it on the idea that nature has answers to our everyday needs. Over the years, our team of herbal experts, dental health professionals, and scientists has proven our original belief: ingredients from nature really work. What makes our products so effective? We use natural ingredients in innovative ways without adding anything artificial. From toothpaste and mouthwash to soaps, shampoos, deodorants, and self care, we think you'll enjoy the effectiveness and natural flavors and scents of our products. Let us know what you think! 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. What is Silica? Silica is a mild abrasive derived from sand. The silica in our toothpaste, improves cleaning and removes stains that form on your teeth over time, making your teeth whiter. What is Xylitol? Xylitol is a natural ingredient derived from birch trees which helps in the prevention of plaque buildup. Ingredient: Purpose; Source - Sorbitol: Purpose - Moistener; Source - Corn (Zea mays). Water: Purpose - Consistency; Source - Maine aquifer. Hydrated Silica: Purpose - Stain removal; Source - Purified silica from the earth. Glycerin: Purpose - Moistener; Source - Vegetable oils. Xylitol: Purpose - Antiplaque; Source - Birch trees. Spearmint & Peppermint Oils: Purpose - Flavor; Source - Spearmint (Mentha spicata) & peppermint (Mentha Piperita) leaves. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Purpose - Dispersant; Source - Derived from coconut oil. Xanthan Gum: Purpose - Gelling agent; Source - Fermentation of vegetable matter. Made in USA.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001G7PLKK
• UPC: 077326173060
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,694 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Toothpaste, December 4, 2011

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Willow (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Spearmint, 5.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

When I bought this, I didn't realize it was fluoride-free. Normally I wouldn't choose this, however, this toothpaste still performs very well. So if you seek a fluoride-free toothpaste, Tom's of Maine Antiplaque & Whitening is for you.

PROS:
- nice foaming action, not too much and not too little
- great, fresh peppermint flavor
- freshens breath wonderfully, and keeps it that way better than most toothpastes
- doesn't dry mouth out
- slightly gritty texture (nothing wildly abrasive, though) which helps scrub teeth.
- great for using on battery-powered/rechargeable toothbrushes

CONS:
- no fluoride (unless that's what you're looking for, then it is a pro)
- I don't notice any profound whitening properties. I think it helps prevent stains more than removing them. I drink coffee and tea daily, and my teeth aren't darkening at all, so I think this toothpaste is more of a stain prevention rather than whitener.

OVERALL:
A great toothpaste that tastes wonderful and has ingredients I love. No artificial sweeteners which can dry out a mouth, causing bad breath sooner. Seems to clean my teeth very well. Highly recommended if you don't want/need fluoride.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the taste, September 7, 2010

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Estelle - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Spearmint, 5.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

Love the smell of this toothpaste. Have been using it for a month now and since it is all natural I will continue to use it. Only thing I do not see is whiter teeth, but since that's not the reason why I bought it, I am fine with that.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toothpaste, May 12, 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 Natural Antiplaque Plus Whitening Gel Toothpaste, Spearmint, 5.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) (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.