We Need To Think About Toothpaste. Here's Why...

Ever thought about what’s actually in your toothpaste? We’re talking about foaming agents, preservatives, and chemicals that get absorbed into your body daily. That minty-fresh foam in a heavily vascularised part of your body means everything in the toothpaste is in you, your blood, and your body, twice a day, every day.

What goes down the drain matters, too. Traditional toothpaste contains chemicals that enter wastewater systems, contributing to pollution. Not to mention the tubes upon tubes that will exist forever - first in a landfill and then, in hundreds of years, as microplastics as they finally break down. So what to do instead? We love solutions here at CaliWoods, so don’t worry; we won’t leave you hanging. There’s a natural oral care solution that is better for your body and Mother Earth.

Why You’ll Never Look Back

Switching from toothpaste tubes to Denttabs might seem like a big change, but here’s what we hear: once you try it, you won’t go back. The texture, the taste, and the polishing effect make a huge difference. Plus, with these toothpaste tablets, you’re getting the most researched, highest-quality natural toothpaste alternative.

Not All Tooth Tablets Are Created Equal

There are significant differences in toothpaste tablet recipes, and Denttabs has perfected theirs over 20 years. If you're curious, you can try a 10-pack or a 125 tab 2 month supply —we’re confident you'll love the texture and effectiveness. Unlike some other options, Denttabs offer a low-tox toothpaste solution without unnecessary chemicals. They are Cosmos-certified, vegan, cruelty-free, low abrasiveness (Relative Dental Abrasion RDA being less than 30 compared to 150 for a normal conventional toothpaste), and scientifically proven to reduce plaque as well, or better than toothpaste with high abrasiveness. 

Sustainable Packaging That Breaks Down

Unlike traditional plastic toothpaste tubes (which will never break down in a landfill), Denttabs come in a commercially compostable pouch. Even if commercial composting isn’t available near you, the packaging will still degrade over time in landfills.

One standard pack (125s) of biodegradable toothpaste tablets replaces two tubes of toothpaste—saving waste, reducing chemicals, and giving you a better clean.

The Denttab Options

So you’re ready to try Denttabs as part of your daily routine? Here are the details to help you make the right choices at checkout:

• There are two flavours, Mint (6+ years) and Strawberry (3+ years)

• Choose Flouride or Flouride Free, as per your preference. Mint has 1450ppm, and Strawberry has 500ppm. See further notes on fluoride content below. 

• The pack sizes range from 10 tablets as a trial pack, the standard 125s 2 Month Supply,  through to a 1-year bottle so you save when buying in bulk 

• You can complete a one-off purchase or set this to recur on a subscription basis - the choice is yours. 

• Lastly, make sure you have an Ultra-soft bristled brush. It seems counter-intuitive to what we have been taught about giving our teeth a ‘good, hard scrub’ our whole lives, but the soft bristles work best with Denttabs.

Read our ‘Denttabs Tips and Tricks’ Blog next to find out how to best use your Denttabs tooth tablets. 

Fluoride notes:
1. The Flouridehigher efficacy of remineralisation compared to other products, as the Fluoride Ion is active only when in contact with Saliva

CaliWoods is the NZ and Australian distributor for Denttabs. You can buy directly from the online store or via our stockists. If you would like to be a retailer for Denttabs, please head to our Contact Us page.