Okay, so I've been seeing a ton of ads lately for these natural herbal toothpastes popping up everywhere. You know, the ones claiming they're chemical-free, better for your gums, fresher breath, blah blah. I admit, I got curious and grabbed one at the store last week (it had mint and clove or something). Honestly? It wasn't half bad. Taste was kinda different at first, but now I'm sorta liking it.
Anyway, it got me wondering if other people are actually into these herbal toothpastes or if everyone's sticking with the old-school brands. Thought I'd toss up a quick poll to see where y'all stand:
Poll: What's your toothpaste preference?
- Regular mainstream brands (Colgate, Crest, etc.)
- Natural/herbal toothpastes
- Homemade toothpaste (DIY)
- Whatever's cheapest/on sale
- Toothpaste tablets or powders
Feel free to drop your own experiences too—I'm genuinely curious if anyone's noticed real differences switching to natural stuff.
"Honestly? It wasn't half bad. Taste was kinda different at first, but now I'm sorta liking it."
I've thought about trying herbal toothpaste, but does anyone know if they're actually effective against cavities? I'm cautious about switching from something dentist-recommended...
I've been using herbal toothpaste for about a year now, and honestly, my dentist hasn't noticed any difference in cavity protection. But I made sure to pick one with fluoride—some herbal brands skip it, and that's where you might run into trouble. Maybe check the ingredients carefully before switching completely? Taste-wise, yeah, it's definitely an adjustment at first, but you get used to it pretty quickly...
Glad to hear it's working out for you! Honestly, switching toothpaste is always a bit of a gamble taste-wise—I remember trying a charcoal one once... felt like brushing with barbecue ash. 😂 But you're right, fluoride is key no matter what brand you pick. Good on you for checking ingredients carefully, that's the real trick. And hey, if your dentist hasn't noticed a difference, sounds like you're doing something right. Keep smiling!
Haha, I totally relate to that charcoal toothpaste experience. My daughter begged me to buy one because she saw some influencer rave about it... let's just say it didn't go well. She said it tasted like "burnt marshmallows mixed with dirt"—her words exactly.
"felt like brushing with barbecue ash."
Exactly this! But yeah, fluoride really is the deal-breaker for me too. As long as that's covered, I'm open to trying natural brands, but flavor definitely matters when you're dealing with picky kiddos.
