When I first saw Larineco Remineralizing Gum all over social media, it looked like a genius little oral-care hack… chew a piece and your teeth magically get stronger, whiter, and your enamel repairs itself. I bought it hoping it would be a natural upgrade to brushing and flossing, especially after coffee or sweets. What I found, however, was far more disappointing than the hype.
What Is the Larineco Remineralizing Gum?
Larineco Remineralizing Gum is marketed as a dental-health chewing gum that claims to strengthen enamel, freshen breath, reduce plaque and sensitivity, and even brighten your smile by delivering minerals like nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol while you chew.
Why I Bought It
I wanted a simple daily habit to support enamel strength and breath freshness, something I could chew after coffee instead of reaching for mints or sugary gum. The ads made it sound like a smart oral-care product, not just another treat.
My Experience Using It
When the package arrived, the first thing I noticed was how expensive two packs of gum felt for what it was… chewing gum. I popped a piece after dinner like the instructions suggested and… it just tasted like mild mint. Over the first week, I didn’t see any noticeable difference in my enamel texture, shade, or sensitivity. It didn’t make my breath worse, but it also didn’t noticeably freshen it beyond any sugar-free gum I’ve chewed before.
After a couple of weeks, I tried being consistent, chewing it after lunch and coffee, and took note of how my teeth felt. Objective change? None obvious. If anything, my dentist didn’t remark on any improvement when I had my usual check-up. The gum felt like a gum, not a dental-strengthening product.
Meanwhile, the subscription pressure and push for refill packs made the experience worse. Beneath the marketing, the checkout system tries to enroll you into auto-rebills, which made me uneasy, and canceling that subscription process was confusing and drawn-out.
I also noticed conflicting reports online… some people said it was decent for fresh breath or very mild brightening, while others said it didn’t live up to any claims and questioned whether the product ever does what it promises.
Overall, it didn’t deliver anything close to what the marketing suggested… no stronger enamel, no real whitening effect, and no noticeable health improvement compared with regular sugar-free gum.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Easy to chew and gentle on sensitive teeth.
- Claims to use ingredients like nano-hydroxyapatite and xylitol, which are real dental ingredients in serious formulas.
- Fluoride-free and natural-focused.
Cons
- Doesn’t deliver meaningful results, as my experience was no better than chewing normal sugar-free gum.
- Subscription and checkout are confusing and overly aggressive for a gum product.
- Marketing overstates benefits: strong enamel remineralization and dramatic whitening aren’t backed by reliable proof for this specific product.
- Price is significantly higher than regular gums with minimal real benefit.
Is It a Scam?
I’d lean yes, but with nuance: the concept isn’t inherently impossible, ingredients like xylitol and nano-hydroxyapatite have legitimate uses in oral care. However, the execution and marketing of Larineco Remineralizing Gum are questionable, with overhyped claims, aggressive subscription tactics, and mixed evidence of effectiveness. It feels misleading or a scam-like shopping experience rather than a genuine dental health product.
Alternatives
- PUR Gum with Xylitol
- Epic Dental Xylitol Gum
- Recaldent (CPP-ACP) Gum
Conclusion — Would I Recommend It?
No, not in its current form. If you just want a gum that’s gentle to chew and better than sugary gum, it’s fine. But if you’re buying it for enamel strengthening, whitening, or significant breath support beyond regular gum, you’re likely to be disappointed, and the subscription + customer service issues push it firmly into “avoid” territory.
Instead, stick to well-established oral care practices: brushing with a dentist-approved toothpaste, flossing, and if you want chewing gum, go for clinically proven xylitol gum from reputable brands.
Read my similar review on the Fygg Remineralizing Toothpaste