I use Tom's in spearmint flavor. It is ok. I feel like my teeth get clean, but the taste grosses me out a little. I think it is because it isn't sweetened with fake sugar. I'm getting used to it now, and when I use my DH toothpaste (he won't change yet) it tastes like candy **yum**
We use Nature's Gate Whitening "gel" (it is a thick paste) - and it is great. You can get it at Whole Foods. Much like 'traditional' toothpaste - tastes good and thicker. I really highly recommend it - it was the only thing that got DH away from the other crap...
I think Tom's Peppermint is way better than the spearmint (leaves a weird feeling/taste). I love the way my mouth feels compared to using regular sugary toothpaste.
We like Toms in Peppermint and they now sell it at Costco! It took us a bit to get used to, and then when we ran out we had a bunch of Crest leftover to use. Yuck, it tastes like candy like a pp said.
Also, for mouthwash, we use a mixture of ACT (we do like the little bit of added fluoride) and Tom's. We just mix it in an old ACT bottle.
We're a Tom's family. We love their toothpaste... the peppermint is a stronger minty breath flavor than spearmint, but both are good. The mouth rinse in spearmint is great... leaves your mouth super clean! I even have the kids tooth gel, but it has flouride, so we don't use it yet. Don't want stains on her teeth.
I use Tom's of Maine fluoride free toothpaste. I have also used baking soda, but it takes a lot of getting used to. Off topic, but have you seen The Fluoride Deception?
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I use Tom's in spearmint flavor. It is ok. I feel like my teeth get clean, but the taste grosses me out a little. I think it is because it isn't sweetened with fake sugar. I'm getting used to it now, and when I use my DH toothpaste (he won't change yet) it tastes like candy **yum**
I just started using Tom's in peppermint and I like it a lot. My teeth feel waaaay cleaner now.
pivey~I'm going to have to see if I can't find Nature's Gate. I love their shampoo... didn't know they made toothpaste!
Good luck!
This is the one we like
We like Toms in Peppermint and they now sell it at Costco! It took us a bit to get used to, and then when we ran out we had a bunch of Crest leftover to use. Yuck, it tastes like candy like a pp said.
Also, for mouthwash, we use a mixture of ACT (we do like the little bit of added fluoride) and Tom's. We just mix it in an old ACT bottle.