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Hello toothpaste vs Toms toothpaste What is Fluoride? Is it good for me? What is the Leaping Bunny Logo? What does BPA free mean for packaging? Is BPA recyclable? These are some of the questions I will answer in this post. Last time I went toothpaste shopping they were out of Tom’s, which I usually use, so instead I got the Hello brand. When I sat down to compile the info to do this review I had an idea of where my vote was going to land and now I find myself wavering on which product I prefer based on not just performance of the toothpaste but also ecological ethics of the company, and of course.. price point. I think they are both good organic toothpastes, it’s simply a matter of what fits your personal needs. I did however want to compile some info on both products and companies because who doesn’t enjoy making informed decisions? (Also, why is it toothpaste and not teethpaste?) So let’s get into it and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. Hello naturally whitening fluoride toothpaste $4.99hello - Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste made with farm grown mint, tea tree, and coconut oil. Ingredients: active ingredient: sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion) purpose: anti-cavity inactive ingredients: sorbitol, purified water, hydrated silica, glycerin, xylitol, calcium carbonate, xanthan gum, flavor, titanium dioxide, coconut oil, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium cocoyl glutamate, stevia rebaudiana extract and tea tree oil BPA free, Leaping Bunny certified, globally sourced ingredients, made in the USA, cruelty free and vegan. Toms Spearmint Fluoride-Free Anti-plaque & Whitening Tom's OF MAINE - Antiplaque & Whitening, Fluoride-Free Toothpaste, Spearmint Gel Toothpaste $12.47 on Amazon, $8.93 at Walmart Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, Glycerin, Water, Xylitol, Hydrated Silica, Natural Flavor, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Carrageenan, Sodium Bicarbonate Ethically sourced and or derived, recyclable packaging, sustainable business AND products. What is BPA and is BPA Free actually a good thing? Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a common building block in resins and some types of plastic. It's what's known as an endocrine disrupting compound. In the body, these chemicals can act like hormones or disrupt normal hormone functions. “When chemicals are removed from the market, they're often replaced by others that not only look similar—but act similarly in our bodies.”- National Geographic, 2018 Even though the packaging is BPA free, it doesn’t mean that it is recyclable. food for thought, What is Fluoride and how does it protect my teeth? According to the ADA, fluoride is a naturally occurring nutrient found in trace amounts in rivers, lakes, and in some of our foods. This is how teeth build up before they “erupt” or come in through the gums. Once teeth are exposed to “every day wear and tare” added fluoride in water as well as in toothpaste and oral hygiene products help maintain the enamel and prevent cavities. “Like many common substances essential to life and good health - salt, iron, vitamins A and D, chlorine, oxygen and even water itself - fluoride can be toxic in massive quantities.” - Us department of Health and Human Services Leaping Bunny Certified: The Leaping Bunny Logo is the only internationally recognized symbol guaranteeing consumers that no new animal tests were used in the development of any product displaying it. The Logo can be seen on packaging, advertising, and websites for cosmetics and household products around the world. What is Hydrated Silica? Hydrated silica is naturally derived from silica (silicon dioxide), an abundant compound that forms about 12% of the earth's surface. Depending on the specific material and formulation, hydrated silica can be used as a thickener for gel toothpaste, a mild abrasive for cleaning or as a whitening agent in toothpaste. Hs has a long history of safe use as an ingredient in food products. It is listed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to be Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).