Tom's of Maine is known for its personal care products using ingredients derived from plants and minerals, and its cavity-resistant fluoride toothpaste has been recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and recommended and awarded by prestigious American magazines such as Instyle and Better nutrition. Almost every year, Tom's of Maine wins the Veggie Awards: Best Toothpaste from Veg News magazine.
Tom's of Maine contains no artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colours, flavours or animal ingredients, whether it is a friction agent or foaming agent, it is extracted from substances such as coconut oil, it has a gentle and effective cleaning power on teeth, reaches the highest level of safety for edible, and has a natural and fresh light sweetness, and good palatability.
Tom's of Maine toothpaste is available in both fluoride and fluoride-free options. The fluoride content of fluoride toothpastes such as Fruitilicious fruit toothpaste and Silly Strawberry is about 1000ppm, which follows the high fluoride content advocated by ADA and FDA, and has higher protection against tooth decay, but the amount of toothpaste needs to be strictly controlled. Due to the high standard fluoride content, Tom's of Maine fluoride is not only suitable for children over two years old, but also for adults, especially pregnant mothers.
Tom's of Maine's fluoride-free toothpaste is available in smaller quantities than fluoride toothpaste, and Silly Strawberry and Mild Mint are available in fluoride-free versions, which can be used by children under 2 years of age who swallow toothpaste easily, making it an option for training transition toothpastes during the baby tooth period. It should be noted that the British dental journal Gerodontology has published that fluoride is the best substance to combat tooth decay. Tom's of Maine's brand manager also said that "fluoride-free products are not guaranteed to fight tooth decay". If you do not live in areas with high fluoride, it is still recommended that children use fluoride toothpaste.
As an ADA-certified toothpaste that is relatively convenient to purchase in China, Tom's of Maine is a safe choice for many new mothers because of its transparent ingredients, safety and protection. The disadvantage is that the capacity of 110g of a single toothpaste is too large, it can be used for a long time, and it is easy to breed bacteria if it is not stored properly. In addition, the price of 60 yuan is equivalent to that of foreign brands such as Putzi in terms of capacity, but the one-time unit price expenditure is also in the forefront of children's toothpaste prices, and the cost performance is not high.
In addition, Tom's of Maine toothpaste uses sweet ingredients from fructose and fruit juice extracted from fruits, and the formula contains SLS, which has a certain irritation, so those who mind should buy with caution.
