# Wintergreen Toothpaste - HELP! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 20, 2002, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842 "2002-09-20T17:43:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2002, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/21 "2002-10-10T14:09:10Z")
you may want to crush some Wint-O-Green Lifesavers and mix them in with your regular toothpaste… ---
**Author:** ![chukhung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@chukhung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chukhung)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2002, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/22 "2002-10-10T16:27:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by vanilla \* > \*\*you may want to crush some Wint-O-Green Lifesavers and mix them in with your regular toothpaste… \*\* Mixing a sugary candy with toothpaste seems a little counterproductive. I wonder how many Lifesavers would be needed to give you a toothpaste that actually causes cavities… ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2002, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/23 "2002-10-10T16:50:54Z")
Mmmm… Lifesavers… Esprix ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2002, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/24 "2002-10-10T17:08:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by eunoia \* > \*\*Toothpaste in Canada is also way, way, cheaper than in the U.S. for some unknown reason. \*\* I dunno. It just might be a conspiracy amongst American dentists to attract more people into their office with dental problems… or the toothpaste companies are just plain evil and profit driven here and not as much in Canada. ---
**Author:** ![Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Krisfer\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krisfer_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/25 "2002-10-11T02:20:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ShibbOleth \* > \*\*Well, it’s not wintergreen but the evil company that I allegedly work for just came out with some new that has flavors like cinnammon and vanilla. \*\* not gonna coment, not gonna comment NOT GONNA SAY IT! Ah hell yes I am… ummm VANILLA? :eek: Oh am I gonna be in trouble now… ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/26 "2002-10-11T16:06:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by eunoia \* > **I almost sure I have at least two kinds, Colgate and Crest, that are wintergreen…** O.K., I said _almost sure_. Here’s the skinny: Colgate Winterfresh (Menthe Fraîche) DIN 01939742, light green paste, sodium monoflourophosphate 0.76% w/w made by Colgate-Palmolive Toronto, Canada M46 2H6 (Questions? 1-800-268-6757) is definitely what you’re looking for. The Crest mentioned as a possible (Icy Clean Mint Paste) DIN 02019523, light blue paste, sodium fluoride 0.243% w/w, although it has light green on the box is edging towards the peppermint end of the spectrum. Not wintergreen. A mellower version is Crest Complete Clean Mint Paste (Pâte Menthe Vive) DIN 02239618, a white paste with more medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients than you can shake a stick at, including sodium fluoride 0.243% w/w, tetrasodium pyrophosphate 2.16% w/w, tetrapotassium pyrophosphate 4.42% w/w sodium acid pyrophosphate 1.65% w/w, PEG-6 and titanium dioxide. Not wintergreen but not too harsh either. Proctor and Gamble Toronto, Ontario M5W 1C5 (Questions? 1-800-668-0152) Aquafresh Freshmint DIN 02239435, sodium fluoride 0.243% imported (in Canada) by SmithKline Beecham Oakville, Ontario L6H 5V2, not winterfresh. Cool stripes though. Sensodyne-F Mint DIN 02232757, potassium nitrate 5%, sodium fluoride 0.232% kinda minty and lemony at the same time. Block Drug Company, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 6L6. These are all recognized by the Canadian Dental Association (Yup, sure enough, that’s toothpaste alright…). On a completely unrelated note, tau Marin toothpaste gel Traditional Blend made in Pomezia, Italy by Avantgarde S.p.A. has, among other things, spearmint oil, peppermint, witch hazel, sea algae, myrrh, cloves, lemon juice and cinnamon. It has the consistency of grampa’s liniment and tastes like pine tar and bad shellfish. Happy dental hygiene everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/27 "2002-10-11T16:33:35Z")
**eunoia** , I am astounded and awed by your toothpaste knowledge. How did you learn such wise and wondrous things? Esprix ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/28 "2002-10-11T16:58:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > \*\ ***eunoia** , I am astounded and awed by your toothpaste knowledge. How did you learn such wise and wondrous things? > > Esprix \*\* Stock answer: “These are the kinds of thoughts that kept me out of the _better_ schools.” - George Carlin 😃 \<--------don’t even get me started on white crème de menthe vs. green crème de menthe or G\*d forbid, _floss_… ---
**Author:** ![chukhung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@chukhung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chukhung)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/29 "2002-10-11T18:13:04Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Esprix \* > **I liked _all_ these suggestions.** Toothpaste! the new SDMB reality show. Only one can become the new toothpaste for **Esprix**. For those of you playing at home, here’s a recap of suggestions:[ul][li]Tom’s of Maine – **World Eater** , **pendgwen** [/li][li]Pepsodent – **essvee** , **EchoKitty** [/li][li]Colgate Winterfresh Gel – **poysyn** , **eunoia** [/li][li]Rembrandt – **chukhung** [/ul] Which one will **Esprix** choose? Stay tuned to find out which toothpastes advance and which get spit out and rinsed down the drain! Don’t miss a minute of the exciting dentifrice action![/li] (Go Rembrandt!) ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2002, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/30 "2002-10-11T19:08:37Z")
Yer a freak. I like you. Esprix, with clean teeth ---
**Author:** ![butter\_pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@butter\_pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butter_pie)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2002, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/31 "2002-10-12T04:03:55Z")
Okay, here you go. I use “Rembrandt Plus” peroxide Gel, Wintergreen flavour. It’s in a big white tube with a flip-cap, and a kind of bluish-green coloured writing on it. It smells just like Wintergreen Lifesavers. And if you use it consistently it really does whiten your teeth. I got the bigass-size tube at WalMart for about $6.99. ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2002, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/32 "2002-10-12T20:28:51Z")
you _do_ floss, yes? ---
**Author:** ![Miller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/miller/32/481_2.png) [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/33 "2002-11-05T08:40:23Z")
_This_ is what finally replaces the “Ask the Gay Guy” links in **Esprix** ’s sig?! ---
**Author:** ![Joyfulgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f04885/32.png) [@Joyfulgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joyfulgirl)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 11:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/34 "2002-11-05T11:04:16Z")
Just want to add my vote for the Tom’s of Maine suggestions. At first the flavor was different than what I was used to, almost less sugary, but now I think it’s delicious! It will fulfill all of your taste and healthy teeth needs. [sup]Plus, it has no saccharine, dyes, or preservatives, and they tell you where every ingredient comes from. Now that’s an informative toothpaste![/sup] [Good luck! (Also comes in Fluoride free)](http://www.tomsofmaine.com/toms/product.asp?dept%5Fid=400&pf%5Fid=TP%2DFL) ---
**Author:** ![Esprix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/esprix/32/7899_2.png) [@Esprix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprix)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/35 "2002-11-05T16:58:27Z")
I did get responses back from several toothpaste manufacturers, echoing some of the suggestions here. Now I have to wait until my current tube runs out - then I’ll bump this thread again with my findings. 😛 Esprix ---
**Author:** ![Q.N.Jones](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/3da27b/32.png) [@Q.N.Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.N.Jones)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/36 "2002-11-05T17:17:53Z")
I hate spearmint and peppermint, but love wintergreen, just like you. I don’t know if it’s “wintergreen flavor” or not–never really thought about it–but I brush with Crest Multi-Care (the green mint flavor). I think it’s called “Cool Mint”, but I go by the color, not the name. It’s pretty good and it has both fluoride and baking soda in it. ---
**Author:** ![eunoia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eunoia/32/97_2.png) [@eunoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eunoia)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/37 "2002-11-05T17:46:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by chukhung \* > > For those of you playing at home, here’s a recap of suggestions:[ul] > [li]Colgate Winterfresh Gel – **poysyn** , **eunoia** [/li][/ul] I said no such thing! Gel is the bane of those who are serious about dental hygiene. It’s all foam and no clean. If you won’t take this with the seriousness it deserves, why post? What’s wrong with you people? 😃 😃 😃 😃 ---
**Author:** ![voguevixen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5ac83/32.png) [@voguevixen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/voguevixen)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/38 "2002-11-05T18:57:51Z")
Just to throw out another option… I was trolling the Dollar Tree the other day and came across Colgate Herbal. (I believe it’s made in the US for export and isn’t available in “regular” stores. All the package info listed customer service numbers in Africa!!!) Anyways, it’s flavored with Eucalyptus, Sage, Myrrh and Chammomile. Mmmmmm. It’s pretty yummy (sorta like brushing your teeth with a cough drop), and the price was certainly right! ---
**Author:** ![chukhung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@chukhung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chukhung)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2002, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/39 "2002-11-05T22:43:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by eunoia \* > **I said no such thing!** Let me take this opportunity to publicly apologize to **eunoia** for mistakenly suggesting that he or she had advocated the use of a gel toothpaste. I had read **eunoia** ’s postings in haste and was extremely sloppy in lumping his or her suggestion for a Colgate toothpaste with **poysyn** ’s. I am sorry for the confusion that I have caused by my carelessness. Please forgive me. That being said, let me reiterate my firm position on this matter: GO REMBRANDT! C’mon, Esprix, buy a new tube of toothpaste already! The suspense is killing us. We’re dying here… ---
**Author:** ![jujuju](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7993a0/32.png) [@jujuju](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jujuju)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2002, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842/40 "2002-11-06T01:39:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Krisfer the Cat \* > \*\* > not gonna coment, not gonna comment NOT GONNA SAY IT! > > Ah hell yes I am… ummm VANILLA? > :eek: > > Oh am I gonna be in trouble now… \*\* what? what’s wrong with vanilla? i personally never unstood the lack of anything besides \*mint flavored toothpaste anyway, (except kids’ toothpaste which doesn’t have as much flouride). anyone remember bugs bunny toothpaste? god, that was the best ever!!! (mints make me sneeze) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wintergreen-toothpaste-help/128842.md?page=3)