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I Need A Gluten Free Toothpaste


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Aligray Apprentice

What toothpaste do yall use?

I think i read that sodium laryl sulfate bothers celiacs? Am i right?

What shampoo/conditioner/lotion do you use while i'm here LOL

Thank you!


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What toothpaste do yall use?

I think i read that sodium laryl sulfate bothers celiacs? Am i right?

What shampoo/conditioner/lotion do you use while i'm here LOL

Thank you!

Hi,

I currently use Crest--I called them just last month and was told that all Crest tooth products are gluten-free.

A good more natural choice is Jason Powersmile.

I'm using Dove Shampoo and Conditioner--they will clearly list any gluten on the bottle.

Sodium laurel sulfate is irritating to some people but it has nothing to do with Celiac--there's no gluten issue with it.

Aligray Apprentice

Thank you so much!

Guest j_mommy

I use colgate paste

FootballFanatic Contributor

colgate also.

the only thing I've heard there is a problem with is aquafresh so far. which is my favorite :(

Franceen Explorer

I use Aquafresh Extreme Clean with no problems. According to Clan Thompson Aquafresh is Gluten Free.

ravenwoodglass Mentor

I use Tom's of Maine. I love this company they list the source of all the ingredients and what they do. No weird chemical names or additives and also soy and dairy free. I use the cinnamint with Myrrh, tastes great and seems to help with my nightly plaque formation from dry mouth and sleeping with my mouth open.


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purplemom Apprentice

Aquafresh says it is gluten free on their FAQ page. We also use Arm & Hammer Peroxi Care with no problems.

Good luck!

Cali

jmd3 Contributor
I use Tom's of Maine. I love this company they list the source of all the ingredients and what they do. No weird chemical names or additives and also soy and dairy free. I use the cinnamint with Myrrh, tastes great and seems to help with my nightly plaque formation from dry mouth and sleeping with my mouth open.

I agree with you - Tom's of Maine is great! I use the apricot that does not have fluoride in it - my dd does also, being fluoride free helps her thyroid. I recently called the company when that big toothpaste scare was out a couple of months ago, and they were very nice to converse with and helpful. I don't think I will ever switch toothpaste again.

Just to mention when I talked with the manuf. of colgate company , they told me they can not guar. that the toothpaste were gluten-free. They issued a check to me for the 2 tubes I had just purchased becasue of the no guar.

buffettbride Enthusiast

We are a Crest family as well.

ebrbetty Rising Star

we use Aim toothpaste

JennyC Enthusiast
Just to mention when I talked with the manuf. of colgate company , they told me they can not guar. that the toothpaste were gluten-free. They issued a check to me for the 2 tubes I had just purchased becasue of the no guar.

When was this? I talked to them about 3 months ago and they said all their toothpastes are gluten free. Conflicting information is SO frustrating. <_<

mom with gf toddler Newbie

anyone know of childrens flouride vitamins for people who have well water that is gluten-free???

jmd3 Contributor
When was this? I talked to them about 3 months ago and they said all their toothpastes are gluten free. Conflicting information is SO frustrating. <_<

I think was back in July? I pressured her a bit to make sure there was NO gluten in the toothpaste, and she told me the usual story...we don't intentionally put gluten in the product, but they could get their ingredients sourced from somewhere that may have gluten. I switched immediately, and they even sent me a check for the 2 tubes I had just recently bought.

That is when I switched to Tom's Of Maine

Andy-oh Rookie

Apparently no gluten in colgates toothpaste, which is handy as thats what i use, phew.

Click the link and just type in "gluten"

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ebrbetty Rising Star

Heres the email I just recieved from Aim toothpaste

Dear Mrs.

Thank you for visiting our Church & Dwight Co., Inc. web site. We appreciate your

interest in our company and our products.

The Aim Toothpaste is gluten free.

We hope you will visit our web site again at: WWW.CHURCHDWIGHT.COM; for information about

our company, products, history, and financial information.

Rose E. Ricciardi

Consumer Relations Specialist

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Peter Painter Newbie
anyone know of childrens flouride vitamins for people who have well water that is gluten-free???

Check this out before you give your child flouride. It can lead to Flourosis.

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Foxx Newbie

We are a Crest family as well.

Please see the following post:

BethM55 Enthusiast

What toothpaste do yall use?

I think i read that sodium laryl sulfate bothers celiacs? Am i right?

What shampoo/conditioner/lotion do you use while i'm here LOL

Thank you!

I use Alba hair and skin care products. Have had no problems with them. I have curly hair also, and their line of shampoo and conditioner has worked well for me. I use Dr. Bronner's leave in conditioner. The one in the purple pump bottle, not sure what it's called, I'm not at home right now. I buy from VitaCost.com, because they have what I need and their prices are low.

BethM55 Enthusiast

I've been using Desert Essence toothpaste for several years. I use the fennel flavor, because mint in dental care products irritates my mouth. I can eat and drink all the mint I want, just can't use the dental products.

This toothpaste contains tea tree oil. Since I've been using it, my dental hygienist complains that she doesn't have enough to do when I come in for a cleaning. :D

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