I have tried almost every toothpaste on the drugstore shelf. From Crest to Aim, I've suffered canker sores, rashes around the mouth from fake flavours (cinnamon, anyone?), and sensitive teeth. For the last few years, I've exclusively used Sensodyne Pronamel to no avail. I still had a sharp pain in my teeth every time I ate something very hot or frozen. I even tried knock-off brands of sensitive teeth toothpastes - again, nothing.
I've also tried many natural toothpastes on the market, including neem-based ones, ayurvedic concoctions, and fennel and ginger-flavoured toothpastes. I've tried them with and without flouride. I've hated most of them and resented paying almost $7 a pop for each.
I originally bought this toothpaste 2 years ago on recommendation from a co-worker and returned it to the store because it contained sodium lauryl sulfate. SLS has been known to cause canker sores. I was on the hunt for a nice-tasting natural toothpaste after using a nasty neem one and being sick of the fake flavours of the drugstore choices. Some natural toothpastes cost up to $10 here! Nature's gate was mid-range at $5 (the same price or a little less than Pronamel, depending where you go) and the tube was quite large. I read the ingredients and opened the box. There were 2 changes made: the toothpaste no longer contained sulfates and they changed it from the standard tube to a stand-up one. Bonus!
I decided to give it a shot. The main ingredient is calcium carbonate (chalk) so it doesn't really foam (that's what SLS does) but I wasn't worried about that. I just wanted clean-feeling teeth, fresh breath, and a nice, natural mint flavour. Nature's Gate delivered on all fronts. I even had my Mom try it and she said it was great!
I'm very happy with this toothpaste and will definitely buy it again. The flavour is what gets me the most: a subtle, fresh mint taste.
If you're looking for a natural toothpaste that has bang for your buck, try it out. I'm sure you'll love it.
