Going Tubeless!
If you are like me then you probably have never questioned toothpaste tubes, because they were just an inevitable feature of life. We need to brush our teeth. We need to use toothpaste. Toothpaste needs to be in a tube because it is sticky and goopy and the tube allows us to squeeze a blob […]
A New Enamel Building Ingredient in Toothpaste
There is a new kid on the block in cavity prevention. Who is this new kid, you ask? Hydroxyapatite. That’s who. Ok it’s not exactly ‘new’ since Hydroxyapatite is a natural compound that makes up 90% of our tooth enamel. it was synthetically developed in the 1960’s by NASA for their astronauts. The NASA patent […]
The Benefits of Single Use Toothpaste
When I was a kid I remember going to the store and there were quite a few options for different toothpastes to choose from. There were a couple of Colgate options, a few Crest options, there was a baking soda toothpaste and something for sensitive teeth. Today when I go to the store and look […]
Helping our kids brush their teeth
My children are all grown now. But I remember what a challenge it was to get them ready for bed each night and how the tooth brushing routine was often the biggest roadblock. We tried bubble gum kids toothpaste, Disney toothpaste and toothbrushes, battery operated toothbrushes, I think there was even a cake batter flavored […]
The Benefits of Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
We have all been using fluoride toothpastes for years. Fluoride provides excellent protection for tooth enamel. However it is problematic if consumed in excess of regulated amounts and so there are a growing number of fluoride-free toothpaste brands on the market. But there is a healthy alternative: Introducing Hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Hydroxyapatite Is a naturally occurring […]
Poppits are environmentally safe toothpaste gels
We all want to be environmentally friendly! It is up to us to take care of the one precious planet we have. We cannot continue to try to hide our trash in landfills and oceans. So, with the equivalent of three Empire State Buildings full of used plastic toothpaste tubes being added to our landfills […]
Poppits Toothpaste Gels are Great for Kids!
When my kids were younger and brushed their teeth they would get toothpaste ev-ry-where! They would put way too much on their brush and it would end up all over the sink, the mirror and even the towels! So we created Kids Poppits – small soluble jellies of gel toothpaste. Each gel contains a dentist-recommended […]
Why Tubeless Toothpaste?
Just like tube tops and cathode tubes, toothpaste tubes were never a good idea. Okay cathode tubes did a good job until flat screens came along. But we digress. About a billion and a half toothpaste tubes are thrown in the world’s landfills each year. And who knows how many end up in our oceans? […]
Easy Ways To Reduce Your Oral Hygiene Waste
Brushing your teeth is one of the most basic things you need to do to stay healthy. Much like sleeping, showering, exercising and making sure you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables; you should be in the habit of brushing your teeth daily (at least). But brushing, flossing, using mouthwash… these things all generate waste. […]
Why Changing The Way You Brush Your Teeth Matters More Than Ever
Poppits is a revolutionary new way to use toothpaste. It’s a mess free tubeless toothpaste with no plastic packaging, so it’s eco-friendly as well. Using Poppits essentially allows you to pop a toothpaste pod in your mouth, have fun brushing, and get all the foaming cleaning action you love. And to do this without splattering […]