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Tom's of Maine Maximum Strength Sensitive Anti Cavity Toothpaste, Soothing Mint has naturally sourced potassium nitrate to clean teeth effectively. The toothpaste is meant to give relief from sensitivity that is caused by dentin. The toothpaste has fluoride for cavity prevention and can promote healthy gums when used for a period of 4 weeks. Are you concerned about the ingredients that go into the products you buy? We are too — and we want to share as much detail as possible with you, so that you can feel comfortable choosing Tom's. That's why we share every ingredient, its purpose, and its source. | Ingredient | Purpose | Source | | Potassium nitrate 5% | Sensitivity reduction | Nitrate ore and brine | | Sodium fluoride 0.24% (0.15% w/v fluoride ion) | Anticavity | Derived from Fluorspar (calcium fluoride), an ore | | Sorbitol | Moistener | Derived from Corn (Zea mays) | | Hydrated silica | Consistency | Purified silica from the earth | | Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil | Flavor | Peppermint (Mentha piperita) leaves | | Xylitol | Flavor | Birch trees or corn | | Water | Consistency | Aquifer | | Glycerin | Moistener | Vegetable Oils | | Sodium lauryl sulfate | Dispersant | Derived from coconut and/or palm kernel oil | | Cocamidopropyl betaine | Foaming | Coconut Oil | | Xanthan gum | Gelling agent | Fermentation of vegetable matter | | Titanium dioxide | Natural Color | Derived from ilmenite ore |
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