http://www.ei-resource.org/ 3010-375 http://www.ei-resource.org/personal-care-products/toothpaste/forever-bright-aloe-vera-toothgel/ After trying a number of other "natural" brands of toothpaste I found this one in the local health store chain (Holland & Barrett - UK). I initially hesitated in buying it because it cost considerably more than some other toothpastes. I am now very glad I went ahead and took that first tube home! This aloe vera toothgel feels very gentle on the mouth and I have to agree with the manufacturer that it is very soothing. I have often spat out blood while brushing my teeth due to bleeding gums but the occurence of this has been much reduced over the 6 months I've been using this product. It also leaves my teeth feeling fresh and shiny. Other natural brands have left a strange feeling on my teeth when running my tongue over them that put me off them completely. Again as the manufacturer states their toothgel does indeed leave teeth looking white - very impressive considering the product contains none of the usual whitening additives. Those with acute sensitivities may find sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium benzoate in the formulation to be a problem but if not this is a great toothgel. ]]> Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:32:23 +0100 1212-54 http://www.ei-resource.org/personal-care-products/toothpaste/toms-of-maine-natural-anticavity-flouride-toothpaste,-spearmint/ I really wanted to like this toothpaste as I do admire Tom's of Maine as a company. They have done a lot to bring products based on natural ingredients into the mainstream. I can't really fault this toothpaste for it's cleaning ability. It wasn't particularly great at making my teeth really shiny and white but there is a baking soda version available which no doubt produces better results in this area. The main problem I had with this product is the strange feeling it left after use. Rather than leaving my teeth feeling smooth and polished they felt rather rough and the sensation I got when running my tongue over them was very odd. I don't know if other people would notice this but it really put me off using it. This is not something I have experienced with other toothpastes. Another concern I have is that Tom's of Maine seem intent on adding fluoride to almost all of their toothpastes. Far from being a "wonder additive" that protects teeth it has been implicated in causing excessive calcification of various body tissues, inhibiting important enzymes, and contributing to a number of cancers (Detoxify or Die, Rogers). I'd advise people to do a little research into fluoride before using fluoridated toothpaste or drinking fluoridated water. Prices are also a little higher than other brands but not excessively so. I was left feeling disappointed with this toothpaste when I tried it and have since found much better alternatives that also use natural ingredients...and no fluoride. ]]> Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:06:25 +0100