The Best-Tasting Toothpastes!
A Natural Health editorial panel took these toothpastes to the sink to determine which they liked the most.
TRADITIONAL (Conventional toothpastes with added botanicals)
The Contenders
Crest Nature's Expressions ($3; at drugstores); Go Smile am & pm Whitening Toothpaste ($16 each; www.gosmile.com); and Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste Powerful Mint Gel ($4.50; at drugstores)
The Winner
The zing in Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste Powerful Mint Gel ($4.50; at drugstores) leaves your whole mouth feeling clean.
MODERATE (Toothpastes mostly chemical free but with fluoride)
The Contenders
Dr. Ken's Maximum Care ($6; www.drkens.net); The Natural Dentist Healthy Teeth & Gums ($6; www.thenaturaldentist.com); and Tom's of Maine Whole Care ($5; www.drugstore.com),
The Winner
The Natural Dentist toothpaste in Peppermint Twist ($6; www.thenaturaldentist.com) has a lovely, fresh mint flavor and a nice smooth consistency.
ALL-NATURAL (Toothpastes free of chemicals and fluoride)
The Contenders
Auromere Herbal Toothpaste ($5; www.auromere.com); Burt's Bees Doctor Burt's Toothpaste ($4.50; www.burtsbees.com); and Jason PowerSmile ($5.50; Whole Foods Market).
The Winner
Jason Powersmile ($5.50; Whole Foods Markets) really makes you smile with its refreshing candy cane taste.
For tips on finding your perfect toothpaste, check out "How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste" in the March 2007 issue of Natural Health.
The Contenders
Crest Nature's Expressions ($3; at drugstores); Go Smile am & pm Whitening Toothpaste ($16 each; www.gosmile.com); and Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste Powerful Mint Gel ($4.50; at drugstores)
The Winner
The zing in Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste Powerful Mint Gel ($4.50; at drugstores) leaves your whole mouth feeling clean.
MODERATE (Toothpastes mostly chemical free but with fluoride)
The Contenders
Dr. Ken's Maximum Care ($6; www.drkens.net); The Natural Dentist Healthy Teeth & Gums ($6; www.thenaturaldentist.com); and Tom's of Maine Whole Care ($5; www.drugstore.com),
The Winner
The Natural Dentist toothpaste in Peppermint Twist ($6; www.thenaturaldentist.com) has a lovely, fresh mint flavor and a nice smooth consistency.
ALL-NATURAL (Toothpastes free of chemicals and fluoride)
The Contenders
Auromere Herbal Toothpaste ($5; www.auromere.com); Burt's Bees Doctor Burt's Toothpaste ($4.50; www.burtsbees.com); and Jason PowerSmile ($5.50; Whole Foods Market).
The Winner
Jason Powersmile ($5.50; Whole Foods Markets) really makes you smile with its refreshing candy cane taste.
For tips on finding your perfect toothpaste, check out "How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste" in the March 2007 issue of Natural Health.
