Neem plus 5% hydroxyapatite in one clean tube, with every flavor oil named.
Grade
AFull check
AEvidence only
Real neem. Neem on the label: 18th of 26.
Easier to buy
Ingredients, in label order
Explain every ingredient
- Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Sorbitol — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
- Hydrated Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
- Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
- Calcium Hydroxyapatite — Good. Hydroxyapatite: the mineral teeth are made of. Mixed-to-moderate evidence for remineralization.
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
- Peppermint Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
- Menthol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Stevia Leaf Extract — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
- Sodium Bicarbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
- Cardamom Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Clove Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Arginine — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Jasmine Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Spearmint Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Neem Extract — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
- Vitamin E — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Fennel Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Tea Tree Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Celtic Sea Salt — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Oregano Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
- Vitamin D3 — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
- Vitamin K2 MK-7 — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
Watch-outs
- Claim vs productAmazon calls it "dye free, fragrance free" for a lime-green, essential-oil-flavored paste. Heavy "dentist recommended" marketing.
Score breakdown
| Starting score | 100 |
| Score | 100 → A |
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Where to buy
| Store | Size | Price | Per oz |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand site | 16.8 oz | $37.99 | $2.26/oz |
| Ultanot confirmed | 4.2 oz | $9.99 | $2.38/oz |
Shopper notes
- Walmart sells a 4-pack.