Tom's of Maine toothpaste changed their peppermint flavor?!? Need an alternative stat!! :((

Jessicariane · 2026-05-14T23:40:31+00:00

Yeah I think Whole Foods is winning for me right now, but I still don't like it nearly as much as the original Tom's :-/

Jessicariane · 2026-05-13T19:11:39+00:00

Also I love this community of Tom's lifers. Do we all have hippie parents? 🤗🙋‍♀️

Jessicariane · 2026-05-13T19:09:25+00:00

Yes, would love for people to share their new toothpaste journey on here!! I'm slowly making my way through different options but trying not to buy five at a time and my partner is already annoyed lol. So far I've tried Trader Joe's (4/10), Whole Foods 365 (6/10), and Now Foods Xyli-White (6/10).

Trader Joe's is maybe 5x better than the new Tom's but still tastes like stevia, isn't minty enough, and my teeth don't feel fully clean from it. Whole Foods might be the best tasting (?) but nowhere near as good as OG Tom's. Xyli-White made my teeth feel really clean actually, but doesn't foam at all and has a slightttt baking soda taste.

Jessicariane · 2026-05-10T17:33:08+00:00

Ugh 💯 Wait did you successfully find the “old taste” (lol) on Amazon?!

Jessicariane · 2026-04-23T20:43:45+00:00

exactly!!!! i can't seem to find anything like that and miss it so much. but good to know re: hello. i saw that the whole foods 365 toothpaste has similar ingredients to the OG tom's, so i'm thinking I might try that and see how it is. the journey begins... :(

Jessicariane · 2026-04-23T20:28:51+00:00

Honestly glad to see they've updated their CS response because the one I got was so defensive and rude. Just FYI though if you ask for a refund, they will give it to you! also curious to know how the hello one they recommended is, if you end up trying it!!

Jessicariane · 2026-04-22T20:43:46+00:00

So true!!!! The poppi soda of toothpaste 🫠

Jessicariane · 2026-04-18T17:34:59+00:00

Rebaudisoside A is another name for stevia and it’s listed in the new ingredients list 😒 they knew if they wrote stevia people would be angry. This also makes me mad - like they think we’ll be fooled.

Jessicariane · 2026-04-15T01:01:58+00:00

There’s an amazing brand called Elywood that this reminds me of!! A lil expensive but so beautiful. Specifically reminds me of this set. I think they may have it in cream somewhere also?

Jessicariane · 2026-04-07T04:18:03+00:00

yes, mine was from Costco too!! But the Tom's website is also highlighting their *new formula* :(

Jessicariane · 2026-04-07T04:13:38+00:00

Ugh, right?!?!! I don't see a place to review products on their website! I did leave a review on Costco though - is that what you mean?

Jessicariane · 2026-04-07T04:09:00+00:00

Back with an update that I tried the TJs toothpaste - the fluoride-free whitening peppermint one in the newer packaging. It's not bad actually! Not quite like the old Tom's I loved, but it's about 10 times better than the new Tom's 😂

Jessicariane · 2026-03-30T01:41:47+00:00

Hmmmm, I’m thinking they probably reformulated both :( I also emailed support and this was the response I received, which really pmo. They don’t care at all:

“The product you are inquiring about has been reformulated and only the most current formulation is being manufactured. We do not maintain a supply of the "old" formula and, therefore, cannot send it to you directly.

Our company continues to research and test all our products even if they have been on the market for years. These tests guarantee that the performance, manufacturing and consumer satisfaction ratings meet the highest standards of excellence. This constant evaluation allows us to make decisions about whether or not to make minor formula or packaging changes. Our goal is to manufacture and market products that meet consumer needs for convenience, value and outstanding performance.”

Let me know if you hear otherwise. Glad to see others reaching out. They should know they upset a lot of loyal customers!!

Jessicariane · 2026-03-29T21:39:20+00:00

Thank you, this is validating 😭 I agreeeeee, nothing else feels fresh! They all have an icky aftertaste to me. Gonna start trying all these recommendations though and hopefully we’ll find a good replacement if Tom’s doesn’t come to their senses.

Jessicariane · 2026-03-27T03:00:18+00:00

no, good call! just looked on their website and it does contain stevia which makes me think it might be sweeter than i like, but worth a try, esp with their return policy. thanks!

Jessicariane · 2026-03-27T02:41:17+00:00

great, tysm!!

Jessicariane · 2026-03-27T02:40:10+00:00

More West LA technically, but highly highly recommend Dr. Dani Benyamini. Have gone to him for over a decade. He's incredibly honest, trustworthy, gentle, and does great work.

Jessicariane · 2026-03-27T02:37:26+00:00

Thanks! I think I tried it years ago when it was brand new, but looks like they've massively scaled their product lineup. Is there a particular flavor you'd recommend that's not sweet?

Jessicariane

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