Thanks for stating that Bud – it is so true. The average person puts stuff in their mouth that they have no idea what is in there. We just trust – but trust is a funny thing when the products are from people whose goal is to make money, and not take our health as the number one priority.

So yes, I too love this toothpaste and it is great to know that at least there are alternatives out there.

I have been using the Green Beaver toothpaste exclusively for about 2 years now, and no I have not noticed any differences. I go for regular check ups every 6 months (for cleaning, etc) and no cavities or weakness.

I have read and heard from many sources, that the state of our teeth is not in the type of toothpaste we use, but in how we brush. So I use this, but know people who only use a toothbrush and water and have amazing teeth. Mind you they also eat an all natural diet (no processed food whatsoever).

As for stains, those normally come from tea, coffee, wine or pop, etc… I don’t drink any of those. However there was a period where I drank green tea regularly and the hygienist did say that she had to clean a little more. No stains or permanent problems, because aside from brushing technique, our oral health really does also depend heavily on our diet.

So in the end, what I am trying to say, is that in two years I have not seen my teeth get worse. I have also not seen them get any better, but that is not what I expect from this toothpaste. I normally do not have cavities these days, or stains or problem teeth in any way, but I credit my diet more with that rather than the toothpaste. I use this toothpaste because at the end of the day, we have to brush our teeth, and I refuse to put any of the chemical stuff in my mouth ever again.

As to the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, those are natural, and they may be okay short term, but they are too abrasive for your teeth to be used long term. Hydrogen peroxide is often undermined in its potency, but it is a powerful bleaching agent. And I have read some research that baking soda long term really wears down the natural enamel on the teeth. I know this and looked into it, because when I wanted to go natural, I thought I would just use straight baking soda, and was strongly advised against this. Like I said, it is not a problem short term, or here or there (let’s say you are stuck), but not good long term. So it is not that these won’t protect your teeth, because they are very powerful when it comes to living tissues, such as the inside of our mouths, but about the fact that they can actually cause some damage.

Now since you are interested in trying natural options, I also recently read about these natural toothpastes, called “tooth soap” – it definitely got my attention and I will be looking into it even more. The source is from NaturalNews.com and I trust its main author Mike Adams in what he states. This Green Beaver toothpaste has some silica in it (natural sand like material) and in his article he says that even that long term may not be the ideal way to go. I will have to research this further myself, but here is the link to the article and some other natural options:
http://www.naturalnews.com/028289_Tooth_Soap_toothpaste.html

In the end, I cannot stress enough how protecting our teeth, is not about the type of toothpaste, but your diet and brushing technique. A diet high in processed food, sugar, coffee, etc, is going to leave a huge toll on your teeth regardless of what toothpaste you use. And it is not about getting a power toothbrush, but about proper and long enough brushing technique.

Hope all that helps.

Please advise.