Toothpaste that is used for brushing the teeth and gums while promoting oral hygiene. Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Brush teeth thoroughly, preferably after each meal or at least twice a day, or as directed by a dentist or a physician. Instruct children under 6 years of age in good brushing and rinsing habits (to minimize swallowing). Supervise children as necessary until capable of using without supervision. Children under 2 years of age: Consult a dentist or physician. Children under 6: Use a pea sized amount. Natural Toothpaste, Baking Soda Gingermint. What is Baking Soda? Baking soda is a natural compound made from purified sodium bicarbonate from the earth and has been used safely in oral care product for years. To make it uniquely delicious, we've combined the clean, fresh feeling you get from baking soda with the whole oils of peppermint and fresh ginger root. This way you experience the cooling sweetness of pure peppermint and the bright, exotic flavor of fresh ginger each time you brush! It's all there in our calcium base, together with fluoride for decay prevention-but without the use of saccharin, artificial preservatives, dyes or flavors! [Active Ingredient: Purpose, Source]. Sodium Monofluorophosphate: Decay Prevention, Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore. [Ingredient: Purpose, Source]. Calcium Carbonate: Mild Abrasive, Purified Calcium from the earth. Glycerin: Moistener, By-product of vegetable oil soap (kosher). Water: Consistency, Branch Brook. Sodium Bicarbonate: Mouth Freshness, Purified Sodium Bicarbonate from the earth. Xylitol: Flavor, Birch Trees. Ginger (zingiber officinals) Oil & Peppermint (mentha piperita) Oil and other natural flavors: Flavor, Fresh Ginger Root and Peppermint Leaves and other natural flavors. Carrageenan (chondrus crispus): Thickener, Seaweed. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: Disperse the Calcium, Derived from Coconut Oil. Take the 5-Day Flavor Test. Our natural flavor is pure and not artificially sweetened by saccharin (400 times sweeter than sugar), so give your taste buds a chance to adjust. Use Tom's for 5 days. Then try your regular brand. We'll wager you'll stay with the clean refreshing taste of Tom's. Dear Customers and Old Friends, For over 25 years we have committed ourselves to natural additive-free body care products. From the early days we have created products with natural ingredients which work well without using artificial preservatives, dyes, synthetic sweeteners and flavors, or animal by-products. Our company has grown but our approach remains simple and direct. We listen to what you want (and don't want) in your products; we learn how it can be done, and we respond with intelligent alternatives. Putting our mission into words as a company has helped us affirm our beliefs and identify new ways to serve you. Part of our mission at Tom's of Maine is "to be distinctive in products and policies which honor and sustain our natural world." That is why our ingredients are biodegradable, out toothpaste cartons are made of 100% recycled board (65% post consumer content) and our tubes are recyclable. Thank you for using our products, and let us know what you think. Ingredients: Sodium Monofluorophosphate