Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis and Myrrh

Tom's Spearmint toothpaste is what I use every morning, noon and night to keep my teeth and gums clean and my mouth minty-fresh. Tom's Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis and Myrrh leaves no horrible aftertaste. No chalky, gritty, stinky mess that makes you cringe like some other naturals. And, even better, my kids love it, too! This is a great product. It cleans our teeth and gums thoroughly and effectively, removes plaque using xylitol derived from birch bark and leaves our mouths feeling clean and fresh.

Tom's of Maine toothpastes are the only natural brand to carry the ADA deal. The ADA seal is a trusted symbol of a dental products safety and effectiveness. Tom's has carried the seal since 1995. Tom's also has Halal certification meaning that their paste is made in accordance with Islamic guidelines.

You know what else I love about this toothpaste? Well, being the earth-mama that I am, I've felt hard-pressed to find a toothpaste without artificial sweeteners. Tom's of Maine delivers! No artificial sweeteners, no artificial dyes, no preservatives, no chemicals of any kind. No fluoride either! Tom's does carry fluoride toothpastes, but I am so glad that they give us consumers a choice; Crest and Colgate don't do that. I'm thankful that for folks who feel fluoride is unnecessary or even down right dangerous, Tom's has created this great toothpaste without it. In its place, they've put two herbal resins, propolis and myrrh, to promote a healthy mouth. Tom's of Maine does no animal testing and uses no animal ingredients. Instead, they use vegetable oils (palm, coconut, olive) and vegetable glycerin, aloe vera juice and wheat protein. Just natural, biodegradable ingredients. Go Tom's!

Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis and Myrrh can easily be found online, or in natural food stores. Actually, I have even found it a time or two at my local Big Lots, Wal-Mart, and Giant Food Stores. It is affordable and comes in five great flavors: Cinnamint; Fennel; Gingermint Baking Soda; Peppermint Baking Soda; and Spearmint, my own personal fave.

As for packaging, the Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste comes in a 6oz recyclable aluminum tube inside a 100% recycled paperboard box (65% post-consumer content, 35% pre-consumer content). How do you recycle the tubes, you ask? Well, it's really quite easy. You simply remove the plastic cap and plastic threaded covering on the neck of the tube and toss into your recycling bin along with any aluminum cans. Voila! If for some reason your community won't accept the tubes, just save up a bunch and send them back to Tom's and they'll do it for you. Really!

So, what is in this amazing toothpaste? Tom's of Maine Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis and Myrrh contains: calcium carbonate; glycerin, water, sodium bicarbonate (that's baking soda); carrageenan; peppermint oil; sodium lauryl sulfate; myrrh; and propolis.

Tom's of Maine is a family-owned company founded in 1970. They are a company that is both socially responsible and environmentally sensitive. As a very choosy consumer, I appreciate that. They strive to make a difference in communities everywhere through their: River Awareness; Dental Health for All; Philanthropic Giving; and Corporate Volunteerism Projects. They donate 10% of profits and 5% of employees paid time to charitable organizations.

Environmentally they rock, too! They use recycled and green materials, green facility cleaning, energy-efficient lighting and renewable wind energy. They partner with the American Botanical Council to give you the latest research on herbal ingredients. Check that out on their website at www.tomsofmaine.com. Tom's uses organic farms that practice sustainable harvesting for all of their natural products. They are a company that backs their products with a product guarantee. They will exchange the product or refund your money if you are not satisfied for any reason.

Tom's is a company you can feel good about supporting. And your mouth will feel great if you use Tom's Natural Antiplaque Toothpaste with Propolis and Myrrh.