Red Seal Propolis Herbal & Mineral Natural Toothpaste - Fluoride Free, Organic, NATRUE Certified Natural- Supports Natural Gum Health and Oral Hygiene, Prevents Plaque, Vegan, Cruelty-Free (2)

I came across this by accident, ages ago. It's great. It tastes good, it's abrasive enough to get teeth clean, it rinses off even back teeth without a problem, and the tube is a regular old school tube that doesn't try to stand on end or otherwise impress. It's an effective, good tasting, no-complaints toothpaste I've been buying since I first tried it.

Update: Sadly this stuff isn’t good long term if you have tooth/gum sensitivity. Before using this I was using Sensodyne. After using this 2-3 times a day every day for over a year, one day my tooth pain was suddenly worse than ever. Biting down on even soft bread was painful. I swear my gums looked like they had receded too. So I switched back to Sensodyne (sad face) and was feeling back to normal after a couple of days. I’m really bummed because I love the flavor and clean feeling of this mint free lemon toothpaste. But it’s not a good idea to keep using it all the time if you have sensitive teeth and gums like me. I’m leaving 5 stars still because my husband has had no issues with it at all. If Red Seal ever comes out with a sensitive/enamel protective version of this toothpaste, I’m buying it for sure!Original review: It's amazing how difficult it is to find toothpaste that has no mint and no menthol. I am so glad I found this product! The taste is really pleasant and my teeth and mouth feel much cleaner than it does after using "regular" store-bought minty toothpastes. This lemon toothpaste doesn't foam up as much as store-bought stuff, but I don't mind that too much... I think it encourages me to brush longer than I normally would. The freshness is unmatched! I can brush before bed and when I wake up, my mouth still feels fresh! This is the only toothpaste that's ever done that for me. It's well worth the price, and actually comparable to a lot of the fluoride minty brands anyway. I hope I can always get more of this product!

I don’t always write reviews but I feel this needs a 5 Star review. 6 months ago I had my teeth power washed by the dentist and has left my teeth feeling sharp and has made my mouth and tongue sensitive to spicy, minty foods and toothpaste! This toothpaste has brought JOY to my mouth again. Its mild creamy lemon flavor and nice foaming action has brought new life to my sensitive mouth. I am able to brush like I used to for at least the recommended 2 minutes and beyond. Other toothpaste was burning my mouth so bad I was rushing through the painful routine. Thank You Red Seal I will purchase this brand again and again!

This Red Seal Propolis Toothpaste is a good toothpaste, mild in taste, feel, and abrasiveness, and it has some intriguing ingredients. Included in the formula is bentonite clay, which, along with calcium carbonate, might aid in remineralization (but I'm doubtful, because studies don't support this assertion by some alternative health advocates), and the bentonite clay and calcium carbonate help control ph and remove plaque. Also included is xylitol, which harmful bacteria are unable to metabolize. Propolis in this mix, according to research, is beneficial in healing gum tissues and inflammation, in reducing the formation of plaque, and in filling the dentin tubules and reducing sensitivity. There are oils of Eucalyptus and Mint, but they are not overpowering but subtle; according to Ask the Dentist's Mark Burhenne, they can disrupt the oral microbiome, but in sufficient solution they should not be harmful. Finally, Totarol is the final ingredient, meant to act act as a preservative due to its antimicrobial properties. Sodium cocoyl glutamate is added as a foaming agent, and this is among the more mild of such additives, but it would be better to not have any foaming agents, because they interfere with saliva production which helps to control ph and remineralize the teeth. Overall, this tastes and feels like a good, natural choice for toothpaste.

Finally, I found a toothpaste I can use. I do not want mint or fluoride or carageenan or...I tried a couple of mint-free fluoride-free hydroxyapatite toothpastes which I liked but they didn't seem to like me or at least not my gums. Finally came upon this one with such a mild flavor. Small tube but seems to last a long time, as you don't really need a large amount on the brush. I also sprinkle on some xylitol. Xylitol helps keeps bacteria from clinging to your teeth and making plaque. Or you could use more the expensive D-mannose. I've ordered this toothpaste twice and will order again at the times the price is discounted just to make sure I have plenty on hand.

i love what it says on the tube: "mint-free".what scotus ever ruled that all usa consumable hygiene products must be mint-flavored?? i hate mint flavor!well, i guess that's why this toothpaste is a new zealand product. it's labeled as lemon flavored (not kiwi), but it's actually more of a citrus.i really appreciate being able to get it. and i don't care what it costs, as long as it's NO mint.i say it that way because many american consumable hygiene products have a sweet flavoring (e.g., strawberry, mango, peach, cherry, banana, mixed berry, etc.), but typically combined with mint flavor! and in those cases, of course, it's the mint that dominates! that doesn't work for me.but unfortunately, the citrus flavor of this brand is not particularly pleasant (it's appealing the first few times it's used, but after that, it's no longer a novelty and becomes more of a 'meh'; i'm already tired of it after less than a half dozen uses).

all the products are good ; we really like the lemon flavor

I've had a hard time finding a toothpaste that is fluoride free, SLS free, and mint free that actually tastes good. This product checks all the boxes. Taste is great and leaves my mouth fresh. It's a little pricier than some others, but well worth it.