Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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!

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.

My experience and why I like it:

I have been using Tom's of Maine flouride free toothpaste for almost two years now and am glad I made the switch. I originally switched mainly due to fear after hearing the dangers of flouride. However, this is controversial and I will not go too much in depth. However, what I did realize was that I am probably swallowing a decent amount of flouride by not completely rinsing my mouth out every time I brush (usually I just swish/spit once). By using this toothpaste you will not have to worry about swallowing the toothpaste as there is no warning label on it, though i don't recommend swallowing it. Though flouride free, it offers much protection against cavities as I am a twice a day brusher and have actually seen a decrease in cavities after switching. If combined with flossing (as I only recently have started doing), you will almost certainly not get any cavities. You may have to get used to the bland taste and watery texture, but i think the flavor is acceptable. Since making the switch, I had have experienced a dramatic decrease in canker sores likely caused by harsh ingredients in typical Colgate and Crest toothpaste. This alone perhaps is enough of a selling point. Soon more people will make the switch to more natural toothpastes like this. If you want the benefits of natural toothpastes, try Tom's of Maine or even Burt's Bees (which my dentist recommended). Also, it is important to note that I prefer Pepperment over Spearment Tom's as the taste is significantly more pleasant.

Purpose of all the Ingredients and where they come from:

Calcium carbonate - Mild abrasive (Purified calcium from the earth)
Hydrated Silica - Stain removal (Purified silica from the earth)
Glycerin - Moistener (Vegetable Oils)
Xylitol - Flavor (Birch trees or corn)
Natural Flavors - Flavor (Spearment Leaves)
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Dispersant (Derived from coconut and/or palm kernel oil)
Water - Consistency (Purified water)
Zinc Citrate - Helps fight tartar (Derived from purified zinc from the earth)
Chondrus Crispus - Thickener (Seaweed)
Sodium Bicarbonate - Mouth freshness (Purified sodium bicarbonate from the earth)

This was my first purchase of any Tom's of Maine product and I'm very pleased with the natural care toothpaste. Product leaves your teeth feeling minty clean and fresh. I like that it also doesn't have the gummy texture of most other toothpastes. I haven't been for my 6 month dental checkup yet so the verdict is still out on the tartar control but my teeth are definitely much whiter. All without any toxic chemicals!

My family and I have been using Tom's of Maine toothpaste for years. We were concerned about a potential dip in quality and ingredients when Colgate purchased them, but we have not seen any detriment to this toothpaste.

I prefer this particular variety due to its flavor (which is sugar free) and my preference to paste vs. gel. During an overnight stay, my sister-in-law even complimented on the scent of our toothpaste, saying that it smelled really good. She tried some and loved it too. The best part is that the ingredients are much more natural than in a typical toothpaste, but the quality of our tooth care doesn't seem to be compromised.

The price is good, also. Buying in bulk is a good idea when it is an item that you know you won't have problems using prior to it going bad. The 6-pack lasts us a long time!

I was looking for a toothpaste free of fluoride and and artificial sweeteners when I decided to try this. The taste does take a little getting used to, but now that I'm used to it I really like it. Its gives you a super-fresh clean feeling in the mouth for hours. Its ridiculous how clean the natural mint makes your mouth feel. When I wake up in the morning my mouth still feels fresh from the night before, which is pretty amazing. And the whitening action really works, although it does take time. I've noticed some tea stains I had on the back of my front teeth are slowly disappearing. Good stuff!

I am happy that I finally found the toothpaste I can use. I have very sensitive teeth and gum so most of toothpaste brands were too strong and itching to me (My dentist even recommended me not to brush too often a day because my teeth are easy to be corroded by brushing). So, I had to get the yearly supply of expensive, imported natural toothpaste from my parents when I visited them. However, this one is mild and gentle and doesn't hurt my teeth and gum at all. I read other reviews and some people didn't like the taste but I have no problem with the taste.

The only downside is that, because I drink coffee a lot, I don't see any significant effect of whitening yet.

it works and the taste is kind of odd.
But I like it since no sugar or F is added

All you'll taste is the mint; no sugary, saccarin aftertaste with this product; been buying it from Amazon at quite a savings over local grocery and drug chains.