Tom's of Maine Whitening Toothpaste

[IamJen]

I just picked up some of the Cinnamint flavor of this toothpaste. This stuff is great! I don't know yet how well the whitening part works, but I love the gel formula, and it leaves my mouth clean and spicy. ;)

[ProudVegan]

none of the whitening toothpaste worked.. at least for me. but the toothpaste is great.

Im currently trying JASON powersmile. not too bad.. but its kinda gooey.

[girl2beaver]

I don't use the Whitening kind, but I do love Tom's toothpaste.

[Rain2lightening]

i use toms whitening. i love it!

[sag77]

I've been using the peppermint version for a couple of months now--I love it. I have noticed some whitening, so I'm very happy with it.

[FalafelsRule]

I use their spearmint whitening gel. It doesn't make your teeth any whiter, but it still is good toothpaste.

[anthony11]

i use toms whitening. i love it!

I've never tried the whitening varieties -- do they have h2o2 in them or some other peroxide?

I used to get the propolis & myrrh until I read a bit and found out where propolis comes from. I think them not classing it as an animal ingredient is a bit weasley. I buy non-propolis varieities now.

[anthony11]

I use their spearmint whitening gel. It doesn't make your teeth any whiter, but it still is good toothpaste.

Zappa's "Montana" didn't make anyone's teeth cleaner, but it's still a good song.



;-)

[girl2beaver]

I used to get the propolis & myrrh until I read a bit and found out where propolis comes from. I think them not classing it as an animal ingredient is a bit weasley. I buy non-propolis varieities now.

Same thing happened to me. Bees are animals too...

[Rain2lightening]

I've never tried the whitening varieties -- do they have h2o2 in them or some other peroxide?

I used to get the propolis & myrrh until I read a bit and found out where propolis comes from. I think them not classing it as an animal ingredient is a bit weasley. I buy non-propolis varieities now.

ingredients are: Sorbitol, water, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, peppermint oil, xanthan gum.

[anthony11]

Interesting - I wouldn't have thought any of those would whiten.

[Rain2lightening]

me either but it works

:D*ting*

[Rowan]

I used to use this brand for a long time, but lately I've been using Nature's Gate just because it's cheaper. Plus, it's just as good, IMO. I love Kiss My Face toothpaste, but it's a bit pricey for me.

[IamJen]

It's the silica that whitens..basically like brushing your teeth with sand, lol.

[FalafelsRule]

That reminds me, Naure's Gate does in fact make the best tasting toothpaste. I think I may get some when I run out.

[Rain2lightening]

It's the silica that whitens..basically like brushing your teeth with sand, lol.


Ah! that makes sense!

[iLuvChicks]

Are there any vegan toothpastes that are ADA approved?

[IamJen]

Some of Tom's flouride toothpastes do.
http://tomsofmaine.com/faq/#OCT2

[epski]

Fluoride is the big ADA trigger, basically.

I recently switched from Jasons to Tom's Whitening Peppermint Gel. I noticed whiter teeth practically overnight. Doesn't have the thickener's that Jasons gel has, so it kind drools out easier and such, but seems to be working, so I'll hang with it for a bit. Sure beats their pastes, at least my memory of them.

[iLuvChicks]

Rock on! Thanks!

[Hummusisyummus]

I was under the impression that silica erodes tooth enamel and in the long run isn't so great for teeth. :(

[IamJen]

Eww. I wonder what they use in more "mainstream" brands for the whitening..if it's bleach or something? I did baking soda and peroxide for awhile, and it worked well, but was really hard on my gums.

<<<cursed with British teeth :no:

[Hummusisyummus]

I think they use silica and other abrasives too, in addition to baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. I think the best way to whiten teeth is to go see Mr. Dentist.

[rainbowmoon]

NOOOOO! NOT MR. DENTIST?! :eek:

[epski]

Saw the dentist today. My teeth look incredible. Next visit we remove the last of the metal fillings from my teeth (yay!).