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Does anyone know of any NON mint flavored toothpaste, mouthwash, floss (I've seen that) that is good to use with braces. I absolutely hate mint flavored anything, it makes me gag! Any recommendations, please? Thanks
Sheila

I totally agree with you! Mint is

Aquafresh toothpaste makes a cinnamon flavor, I've only seen it at Walmart, Crest Whitening Expressions toothpaste comes in citrus or cinnamon. Mouthwashes, there's Cepacol.. it kind of has a "spicy" taste, hard to describe but I like it, or there's Lavoris, which is cinnamon. Act Fluoride rinse comes in cinnamon, bubble gum , and I think even grape. What annoys me is trying to find wax that isn't mint flavored. You would think stores would stock the no-flavor too, but it is hard to find.

I believe that Tom's of Maine has several flavors that are not mint-based. Also, I think that Crest just recently came out with some toothpaste which is citrus-flavored. And there is an expensive French toothpaste which is (I think) anise flavored.

If you want, I can provide links for these products. The first two are readily available in most large drugstores.

SW wrote:What annoys me is trying to find wax that isn't mint flavored. You would think stores would stock the no-flavor too, but it is hard to find.

I use the silicon "wax" - no taste at all, and it doesn't crumble like the other stuff.

Christine

Try Tom's of Maine-they do have a non-mint toothpaste & I suggest citrus Listerine mouthwash, my favorite. I have tried the Crest Expressions (got a free sample of 2 flavors), I did not like it at all but that's just my preference. As for the wax, my ortho gave me some no-flavor wax.. I couldn't find any in the Walmart or 2 other drug stores near my home but I don't need to use it, either.

gamine wrote:
I use the silicon "wax" - no taste at all, and it doesn't crumble like the other stuff.

Christine

Where can you get the silicon wax? Thanks.

I alternate toothpastes every now and then when it comes to flavor and always end up with CLOSEUP the original. It leaves the best non mint flavor in your mouth!

gamine wrote:
Where can you get the silicon wax? Thanks.

I sell it online at DentaKit.com.

I would just buy kid's toothpaste... there really is not much difference in all the toothpastes out there, its main function is fluoride and freshening, so see if you can find a kid paste that comes in an appealing flavor.

I use Tom's of Maine cinnamint toothpaste.

My wax came from the ortho, and was unflavored. (I didn't know they made flavored wax)

Just for the record, I can get unscented unflavored clear dental wax for anyone who doesn't like mint or mint scent -- in any quantity you need. Just drop me an email over at DentaKit.

Actually, I can get people just about anything they want via a special order. I'm happy to do the research for you guys and find any product you've been searching for.

Try Crest Sensitive - it has a pink label. Its meant for sensitive teeth/gums. It has a very very mild taste. I don't like painful minty pastes either.

Wanita wrote:I use Tom's of Maine cinnamint toothpaste.

My wax came from the ortho, and was unflavored. (I didn't know they made flavored wax)

That's still mint, mixed with cinnamon. This toothpaste is very strong, I wouldn't use it when the gums are sensitive, because it tends to be painful at those times.

The new Crest Expressions now has a new one....Vanilla mint. I tried it and its awesome...barely a mint taste at all and still leaves your mouth feeling clean and fresh.

Here are some interesting alternative toothpastes.

Here's a shop in the UK:

http://www.theremustbeabetterway.co.uk/ ... hpaste.htm


MotherNature.com has an IMPRESSIVE array of alternative toothpastes! Wow!

http://www.mothernature.com/search/inde ... e=Products