![]() Supermarkets, chemists and chain grocers are still selling toothpaste in tubes, like it’s 1995. That’s small minty potatoes, compared with the $18bn global toothpaste industry, which is why it’s surprisingly hard to buy the stuff in person. ![]() The market for toothpaste tablets is valued at about $20m, but it’s expected to almost double by 2026. Photograph: Mint Images/Getty Images/Mint Images RF Maybe those who want to transition from using just baking soda to a marketed toothpaste? Or if you are going backpacking? Maybe if you are going on a date and you throw one in your pocket just in case you need an after dinner refresh? They don’t solve enough for me and ultimately a product needs to work well if it has any hope of making it beyond a kitschy product sold at boutique stores in L.A.Toothpaste tablets are a compressed powder that you nibble to form a paste. And I am certain these are great for some people. My husband tried them and said he felt it was like brushing your teeth with just a wet toothbrush. And while they do foam up, it’s nowhere near what I’m used to. In addition to the grittiness, I also didn’t care for the aftertaste. I only used these for a few days before forming my opinion. They are also locally-made which I absolutely love. So thank you Bites for making me aware of that! Bites are cruelty-free. I will say, in reviewing these I have come to the realization that my much-loved and decades-long relationship with Sensodyne might be coming to an end because their parent company tests on animals and I do not want to support that practice. So despite taking out the water and added shipping cost savings (theoretically, due to size), Bites are still pricier per ounce and provide less brushes per ounce. The one ounce glass bottle of Bites at $12 is enough for sixty two brushings. A four ounce plastic tube of Sensodyne at $6 is enough for a little more than eighty brushings. Photo credit: Kim OffenbergĪs with most sustainable goods, Bites are pricier than the non-sustainable options. They also mentioned that their brushes are the only vegan and non-plastic option, so that’s neat. They come in two parts so you can replace the brush head, although that part is still COMING SOON. The tablets are “sensitive to humidity.”Īlthough their primary products are toothpaste, they also offer bamboo toothbrushes. The original purchases always come in glass bottles but refills come in pouches. If you sign up for a subscription service you can get refills but that is the only way to get refills. They come in a glass bottle which is a nice alternative to the plastic tubes, but as we all know recycling is not the best bet for helping the environment. They offer a few other flavors, quantities and even a subscription service. I purchased the 62 bit mint flavored bottle for $12. ![]() I am not someone who is against the use of fluoride, but I know it is a controversial ingredient so if you don’t want it in your mouth Bite has answered your call. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the benefits are still unconfirmed which might be why it’s not as common in adult toothpaste. As their dentist explained, it’s basically a sugar that can help prevent tooth decay. In fact, my kids’ dentist recommended it when they were too young to spit after brushing. Kids can swallow it with no health concerns. I am familiar with Xylitol toothpaste because it is common in children’s toothpaste. The main ingredient difference to note for someone considering these, in my opinion, is Bite uses Xylitol and brands such as Sensodyne (which I use) has fluoride. Photo credit: Bite Toothpaste Bits What are they made of?īite toothpaste bites are “vegan-friendly” and “all-natural”. I think their photo below is a fair representation of what I experienced. As you’re brushing there is still some grainy texture. When you bite them they crumble easily but they never fully dissolve. The texture is like an uncoated pill and they have a fine, powdered crumble if you scrape them. If you’re a numbers person – they are about 1/4″ wide and about the same depth. They’re small, like an oversized Tic Tac. You get your toothbrush wet, pop one in your mouth, bite down and start brushing. Our shelter-in-place order came in the midst of evaluating these so I can only provide my personal opinion about them. My number one priority was to make sure I wasn’t going to lose my teeth, either from strange ingredients or a lack of essential ingredients. Originally my plan was to talk to a few dentists about these. Who wouldn’t want to be the hipster with this bottle in your travel bag? That is what excited me about trying Bite. By removing the water from the formulas, companies can reduce shipping and packaging environmental impacts. Concentrated household products are brilliant.
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