Yes, there are (slightly) cheaper toothpastes – but we think these are still a ‘steal’.

Frankly, spending time on oral care has never been a more important investment, what with the challenges of seeing a dentist nowadays. We’re all for doing pretty much anything within our power to prevent gum disease and generally keep teeth, tongue and mouth healthy.

This upgraded natural range from Weleda is a real pleasure to use, ergo… we use the products diligently. And in Jo’s case, the Ratanhia Toothpaste – in conjunction with her Oral-B has really helped with some tough-to-budge pockets of gum disease that nothing much else was effective on. It’s specifically formulated to tackle sensitive gums, harnessing the power of natural strengthening botanicals.

There’s a ‘matching’ Ratanhia Mouthwash, too, which has been a bit of a revelation since we find most mouthwashes overly drying and reallly rather unpleasant to use. (Suffice to say: Jo’s dental hygienist gave her a high mark, during a recent check-up.)

If you’re a fennel toothpaste-lover, you’ll want to check out the Calendula Toothpaste/£5.25 for 75ml, and there are several other flavours, too: Plant Gel (first launched in 1933!), Salt Toothpaste and a version for kids.

This toothpaste range is as notable for what it leaves out, however, as for the botanicals it includes: no SLS, no triclosan, no fluoride. As holistic dentist Fred Dartford explains, ‘As many as 700 different bacteria live in the mouth – some good, some bad, but in harmony. It does not take much to upset the balance. Some toothpastes and mouthwashes can contain quite harsh ingredients that can do exactly this. Natural oral care products tend to avoid these harsh ingredients… to help maintain that important balance of flora in the mouth.’

Time for an oral care refresh? Look no further.

Ratanhia Toothpaste/£5.25 for 75ml – buy here

Ratanhia Mouthwash/£9.25 for 50ml – buy here

Calendula Toothpaste/£5.25 for 75ml – buy here

Salt Toothpaste/£5.25 for 75ml – buy here

Plant Gel Toothpaste/£5.25 for 75ml – buy here

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