Last updated on August 7th, 2022 at 11:23 am
There is more to consider when choosing a natural toothpaste than just fluoride. Whether anti or pro-fluoride, you might also be concerned with the other ingredients in toothpaste, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, titanium dioxide, and artificial colors.
Here’s a Cheat Sheet based on natural toothpaste for kids and adults. I figured a list of plastic-free toothbrushes is appropriate too.
SafeMama Natural Toothpaste Criteria
The toothpaste listed below must be free of:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Parabens
- Titanium Dioxide
- Triclosan (not used much in toothpaste anymore, but can still be found in some brands)
- Artificial Colors (synthetic dyes)
List of Safer Natural Toothpastes
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$13.04Buy from Amazon Buy from RadiusRadius Kids Toothpaste is free of:
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Parabens
- Titanium Dioxide
- Triclosan
- Artificial Colors
- Floride Free
Ingredients: Glycerin*, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice*, Coconut Fruit Powder*, Erythritol*, Water, Chamomile Flower Extract*, Organic Flavors,* Coconut Oil*, Calcium Carbonate, Guar Gum*, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Chloride, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract*, Grapefruit Peel Oil*, Eucalyptus Leaf/Stem Oil*, Tea Tree Leaf Oil*, Rosemary Leaf Oil*, Xanthan Gum
*certified organic
Also available in Dragon Fruit
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Buy from Amazon Our ReviewRead our full review of Jack N' Jill Toothpaste.
Jack N' Jill is free of anything GMO and free of Palm Oil derivatives.
Ingredients: Xylitol, Purified Water, Vegetable Glycerin (from coconut), Silica, Certified Organic Natural Flavor*, Xanthan Gum, Certified Organic Calendula Officinalis Extract**, Potassium Sorbate (Naturally derived), Citric Acid.
* USDA Certified Organic Ingredient
** NASAA Certified Organic & Biodynamic Ingredient
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Buy from Amazon Buy from With MyWith My is a dentist-developed toothpaste. They also have a Lemonade flavor
- Dentist Developed and EWG VERIFIED™
- Palm-Free
- Non-GMO
Ingredients: Green Tea Extract, Organic Calendula Extract, Menthol, Spearmint Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Hinoki Oil, Quince Extract, Sesame Leaf Extract, Baking Soda, Organic Rosemary Extract, Chamomile Extract, Licorice Extract, Mugwort Extract, Mastic Oil, Peony Root Extract, Pomegranate Extract, Hydrated Silica, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Xylitol, Stevioside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (from Coconut), Water
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$10.11Buy from AmazonAttitude also has a toothpaste for older kids and adults, but some of them do contain Titanium Dioxide. So be sure to read the labels.
Ingredients for the training toothpaste with is fluoride free: Aqua / water / eau, sorbitol, glycerin, hydrated silica, decyl glucoside, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, citric acid, stevia rebaudiana leaf/stem extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, caprylic / capric triglyceride, 3-hexenol (green leaves), vanillin, methyl cinnamate (strawberry), carica papaya (papaya) leaf extract, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract.
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Buy from AmazonDr. Bonners toothpaste features 70% organic ingredients.
It's fluoride-free.
Ingredients: Organic Glycerin*, Organic Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrated Silica, Calcium Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Potassium Cocoate (made with Organic Coconut Oil**), Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Organic Mentha Arvensis (Menthol) Crystals, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Flour, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil**, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Organic Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf / Stem Extract
*Sourced from Organic Soy
**Certified Fair Trade Ingredient
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Buy from AmazonBetter and Better Natural toothpaste is infused with vitamins like B12.
Meets all of the Safemama toothpaste criteria.
Ingredients: Organic Vegetable Glycerin, Deionized Water (Aqua), Calcium Carbonate, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Evaporated Water, Organic Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Organic Xylitol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Organic Mentha Spicata (Spearmint) Oil, Organic Agave Tequilana (Blue Agave) Extract, Organic Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Organic Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract, Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12), Organic Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3 from Algae) Powder, Sodium Chloride (Salt), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Xanthan Gum, Organic Menthol
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- Bubble and Bee Alkalizing Toothpaste
- Green Beaver Natural Toothpaste (Fluoride Free)
Natural Toothpastes Available In Stores
If you’re looking to pick up a safer natural toothpaste on your next trip to the store.
Check out:
- Trader Joes Anticavity Toothpaste
- 365 Whole Foods Market Floride Free Toothpaste
Make Your Own Natural Toothpaste
Our friends at LuSa Organics (they make awesome soaps and body care… I live for their body scrubs) posted a tutorial for making your own toothpaste. Check it out: Homemade Toothpaste
- 2 tsp Natural Liquid Soap
- 4 Tb Coconut Oil
- 1 Tb Water
- 2 Tb Xylitol (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Stevia powder
- 10-20 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
- 5-10 drops of Spearmint or Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Boil a small pan of water. Measure out 1 Tb and stir into it Xylitol (optional). Stir to dissolve. Melt coconut oil and add to the water mixture. Measure in soap and stevia and blend (a stick blender works well if you have one. Otherwise, use your regular blender or whisk by hand like mad). Blend while the formula cools enough to stay combined. Add essential oils and transfer to a clean squeeze or pump bottle. Cool completely, and shake well. Read their full post here… make sure also to check out their skincare items. Looooove!
Plastic Free Toothbrushes
Here’s a quick list of Plastic-free toothbrushes. A follow-up to our article FAQ: What’s In My Toddlers Toothbrush.
Alternatives To Floride In ToothPaste
We get a lot of questions about toothpaste and fluoride and “my Dentist says my son needs fluoride drops” here, and I am still kind of wishy-washy about fluoride. Especially after reading the great articles on SAFBaby regarding Fluoride, it makes you wonder whether it’s the best thing. One alternative to Fluoride is Xylitol.
Dental Sealants
Many people worry about chemicals in dental sealants, and it’s a real concern, especially for kids. Our pediatric dentist uses UltraSeal XT Plus (Made by UltraDent Products. Inc.), which contains no BPA, according to the company. So if your dentist tells you it doesn’t exist, educate them or find a dentist that is up to speed on issues like BPA in dentistry.