Tom's of Maine Natural Care Toothpaste, Antiplaque, Tartar Control & Whitening, Peppermint, 6 oz (170 g) (Pack of 6)

by Tom's of Maine

Product Features

• Pack of six, 6-ounce per tube (total of 36-ounces)
• Natural calcium base cleans teeth thoroughly and effectively right down to the gum line
• 100 percent fluoride free
• Features hydrated silica purified from the earth for whitening and stain removal

Product Description

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Calcium Carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Xylitol, Hydrated Silica, Zinc Citrate Trihydrate, Peppermint Oil, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Carrageenan, Sodium Bicarbonate

Product Description

Contains xylitol to help prevent plaque, zinc citrate to control tartar, and silica for whitening. Why Antiplaque Tartar Control plus Whitening Toothpaste? Tom's Antiplaque Tartar Control plus Whitening Toothpaste helps control plaque and tartar buildup and whitens teeth every time you brush, without artificial ingredients or harsh abrasives that can damage enamel. Fluoride-free formula: Some people do not want fluoride in their toothpaste. We produce our Antiplaque Tartar Control plus Whitening Toothpaste without fluoride because we respect our customers diverse needs and interests. 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 USA.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B001EJOQAG
• UPC: 077326159064
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,444 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprised...in many ways, April 9, 2009

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MysticFireball (Salem, Oregon) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Care Toothpaste, Antiplaque, Tartar Control & Whitening, Peppermint, 6 oz (170 g) (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

I bought 6 tubes of this at Amazon, so I'm committed to it. It has a good rating at http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/ which is the main reason I bought it. And it has no flouride, which I love, and it's not a gel, which I likewise love.

Here are my findings:

Pros:

-metal tube, which is really cool and easy to crimp

-less aftertaste than conventional toothpastes (i.e. it actually rinses out of my mouth, unlike most toothpastes where I have to wait an hour before I can eat no matter how much I rinse)

-lathers/foams well, for good tooth coverage

-mild on the gums, less irritating for me personally

-strong whitening power, gets my teeth cleaner and more polished than conventional toothpastes, which I didn't at all expect

Cons (major con!)

-what is with the taste? I have tried baking soda toothpastes before, and this one is even worse in the taste department than those - there is not enough of a peppermint taste or the refreshing tingle I was hoping for, tasted mostly of dirt/salt, the likely culprit being the silica in it

-more expensive than conventional pastes

I will keep using this product on principle and for the health of my teeth, but the taste is a real downer. Otherwise, a great product.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I will not use another type of toothpaste again, July 1, 2010

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Amy Giang "gianga" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tom's of Maine Natural Care Toothpaste, Antiplaque, Tartar Control & Whitening, Peppermint, 6 oz (170 g) (Pack of 6) (Health and Beauty)

When I discovered Tom's peppermint toothpaste, I never want to go back to my usual Crest or Colgate ever again. Although this brand of toothpaste is more expensive, it's worth the price. It has very natural ingredients, whereas, the other toothpastes are high in sugar content. I bought both the spearmint and perppermint because I thought the peppermint would be too strong. The perppermint tastes better than the spearmint to me. It tingles my mouth more and feels more refreshing. The spearmint tastes like extra free gum. After using this toothpaste to brush, my teeth feel cleaner and my mouth feels more refreshed. The dental hygenist also noticed a great improvement on my teeth since the switch. The only thing that I would change about this is the packaging. You really need to start squeezing the toothpaste tube from the bottom because if you keep squeezing from the top and it starts to crease, it'll be very hard to push the toothpaste up. It's not packaged in the normal plastic tubes. It's more like an aluminum-type tube (imagine how aluminum foil creases). Besides that, I'm super happy with this product!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It works... but the taste - oooh -, May 16, 2008

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Tony "Ynot" (Virginia) - See all my reviews

The taste is strong with a really bad after bite, but it works better than anything I've seen. I am halfway through a tube and my teeth are even whiter than when I had them whitened! Definitely worth the adjustment period needed to get used to the taste.