Best non-mint toothpaste options for adults

Best non-mint toothpaste — our recommendations

These are by no means the only good toothpastes that come without mint flavouring — there are various other options.

But to keep things simple, I have listed several good choices below. I also include other options later on in the article.

The toothpastes that have made it into this list:

• Contain fluoride unless otherwise stated. If non-fluoride is what you are looking for I have these covered in the list below.
• Do not contain mint or mint trace.

OHS Plain Toothpaste

Best unflavoured non-mint toothpaste (option 1)

Pros	Cons
Truly mint free	Only available online
Completely unflavoured
Contains fluoride 1000ppm

Australian made OHS Plain toothpaste is a mint free and unflavoured toothpaste.

There are a number of options for this toothpaste, with the sensitive option containing the active ingredient strontium acetate.

This toothpaste has been approved for people on elimination diets and is recognised as being allergy free.

It doesn't seem to be that widely available, but Hopper HQ stocks the four varieties — regular, sensitive, whitening and whitening with peroxide.

It's vegan and not tested on animals.

Where to buy

• Hopper HQ
• Ethical Dental

Price Comparison

• 100g tube
• Approx. AUD $6/ tube
• $

Oranurse Unflavoured toothpaste

Best unflavoured non-mint toothpaste (option 2)

Pros	Cons
Truly mint free	May be difficult to get hold of
SLS free – also non foaming.
Vegan.
Two different fluoride levels available.
Suitable for a wide range of medical conditions.

This toothpaste comes in two different strengths — I would recommend choosing the 1450 for the best level of protection against caries.

Oranurse toothpaste is completely unflavoured and also low foaming. This could be different compared to most other toothpastes you have tried, but is perfect for people looking for a toothpaste that has no flavour at all.

This toothpaste has also been approved as Autism friendly.

Where to buy

• Oranurse Australia
• Amazon — buy in bulk to get a cheaper deal

Price comparison

• 50ml tube (roughly 90-100g)
• Approx. AUD $13 - $15 / tube
• $$

Hello Unicorn Sparkle Kids Fluoride Toothpaste

Best flavoured toothpaste (non mint)

Pros	Cons
Truly mint free	Non-recyclable tube
Contains fluoride 1450ppm

Hello toothpastes come in a variety of flavours. This bubblegum flavour is a clear gel with a glittery appearance. Whilst it is aimed at encouraging kids to brush, but there's no reason why adults can't use it too. 

I tried this toothpaste — it has a gentle flavour, and definitely tastes like "bubble gum". It leaves a mild after taste which doesn't last long. There is no foaming when brushing, which is a bonus for people with sensory disorders.

As a company, Hello call themselves "naturally friendly", although there are many of the usual toothpaste ingredients to help ensure it is effective. The toothpaste itself is made in the USA.

Outer packaging, such as the box is recycling, but the Hello toothpaste tubes are currently not recyclable, although they do have a partnership with Terracycle.

Where to buy

• Amazon
• Chemist Warehouse

Price Comparison

• 4.2oz / 119g
• Approx. AUD $9 per tube
• $

Archie toothpaste

Best eco-friendly non-mint toothpaste

Pros	Cons
Truly mint free toothpaste	Could have stronger fluoride content
Fluoride 1000ppm	Can only be bought online
Sustainable packaging

Australian brand Archie have made these refillable toothpastes as a more eco friendly option.

Whilst the use of plastic refills isn't perfect for the environment, it is an alternative to traditional tubes which can't be recycled.

The toothpaste has a number of non mint containing flavours, and with the option of fluoride or HAP for remineralisation. Mint free fluoride containing flavours are Watermelon Crush, Yummy Strawberry, Lemonade Storm.

This is a great option for people looking for interesting flavours and who want a refillable option.

Where to buy

• Archie

Price Comparison

• 3.4 oz /100ml per pot
• AUD $21.90 / pot
• $$

GC Tooth Mousse

Best remineralising non-mint toothpaste

Pros	Cons
Remineralisation without fluoride	Expensive
Non mint flavours	Only available in certain places online
Helps manage sensitivity	Unsuitable if you have a milk allergy

GC make lots of different dental products and materials. Tooth Mousse is one of those available to the general public, however leaflets and GC recommend you should talk to a dental professional before using this product. 

It is designed to be used in addition to regular toothpaste to help manage sensitivity. Ideally you brush with toothpaste and then apply the crème with your finger and an interdental brush to get between the teeth. 

Do read the instructions that come with this dental crème as it is not the same as using a regular toothpaste.

I tried the vanilla flavour. The flavour was sweet and mild and did not last after spitting out the excess. It is a solid white crème which is non foaming.

Tooth Mousse is fluoride free, but contains a specialist ingredient called Recaladent. This CCP-ACP is a way to get calcium and phosphate to the tooth which will prevent tooth decay. It also helps prevent tooth sensitivity.

There are a number of different flavour options, including vanilla, melon and tutti frutti. 

When I contacted GC they advised they do not add mint to these products, but cannot exclude cross contamination.

Where to buy

• Woolworths
• Amazon

Price comparison

• 35ml tube
• Approx. AUD $30 - $35 / tube
• $$$

Colgate 0% Artificial Anticavity Fluoride Kids Toothpaste 4-6 Years (contains mint oils)

Best non-mint toothpaste available in shops

Pros	Cons
Non mint flavour	Contains mint oils
Contains fluoride 1450ppm
Available in shops

Colgate is one of the most widely known oral care brands, which is why I have included it as one of the best non mint toothpastes.

The kids strawberry flavoured toothpaste doesn't taste of mint, but do be aware it does contain mint oils. This is a good option if you just don't like the taste of mint, and want something which can be easily bought in a shop instead of online shopping.

This is a clear gel, and doesn't foam when brushing. It has a mild fruity flavour (and doesn't taste of any particular fruit like berry or citrus) which doesn't linger after spitting the paste out. 

Where to buy

• Amazon
• Chemist Warehouse

Price comparison

• 80g tube
• Approx. $AUD 3.50 / tube
• $

Buyer's guide

Why go for a non-mint toothpaste?

There are a number of reasons that make non mint flavoured toothpaste preferable to some people:

• Personal preference — some simply don't like the taste of mint. In particular, adults and children with learning disabilities can prefer a more bland tasting toothpaste.
• Mint may cause a burning sensation in the mouth. 
• Certain oral conditions may make mint toothpaste uncomfortable in the mouth, for example:
  • Oral Lichen Planus sufferers.
  • Head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy.
  • Burning mouth syndrome.
  • Sjögrens syndrome
  • Behcets disease
  • Allergies or intolerance to mint.

In addition to these reasons, there is some debate about whether you should avoid mint if receiving homeopathic medicines. Whilst the advice seems to be that you don't need to avoid mint during homeopathic treatment, it is your choice - and hopefully this list of non-mint toothpaste will help you.

Some toothpastes do not list mint in their ingredients

Non-mint flavoured toothpastes may still contain mint, even though it isn't listed on the packaging.

So while a toothpaste could have a non-mint flavour, it may still contain mint.

This means it's important to double check with the manufacturer if you are allergic to mint.

One example is toothpaste from Colgate. Previously we had listed some on this page as being non-mint, but have since discovered that they do contain mint. We contacted Colgate about this to double check, this was its response:

We do not currently have a mint-free toothpaste in our range. The flavours we use in our toothpaste products are made up of both natural and manmade ingredients, of which mint may be a component. We understand that this is information consumers like you want to see on the packaging so please be assured that your feedback will be passed onto the relevant team.

Can adults use kids' non-mint toothpastes?

Generally speaking, kids' toothpastes are more likely to be fruit flavoured than an adult toothpaste. But it doesn't matter whether it is marketed at children or adults, as long as it has the correct amount of fluoride in it.

Children's toothpastes may contain lower concentrations of fluoride, especially if they are targeted at children under 6 years old. Over this, they may well have the same concentration of fluoride as an adult toothpaste.

The take home message here is that as long as the toothpaste contains at least 1350ppm fluoride you will get a good level of protection, regardless of whether the flavoured toothpaste is marketed at children or adults.

Fluoride-free non-mint toothpastes

Fluoride is a vital ingredient to toothpaste, and only toothpastes which contain fluoride will normally be recommended by dentists.

To still get the anti-cavity benefits of your mint free toothpaste, make sure it still has fluoride in its list of ingredients.

The recommendations in my more general best toothpaste article all contain fluoride.  

As a dentist, I don't normally recommend fluoride free toothpaste, as you miss out on the known anti-cavity properties of fluoride, but I do respect that some people may still wish to avoid toothpastes containing fluoride. 

In which case, there are two main options available to you:

1. A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and no major source of remineralising agent. Whilst ingredients like xylitol have a small anti-cavity effect, it would not be enough to be remineralising in the same way as fluoride.
2. A non-mint fluoride free toothpaste that contains no fluoride and which does contain an alternative remineralising agent. Calcium phosphates (such as hydroxyapatite) help re-harden the tooth surface in a similar way to fluoride. These ingredients are newer than fluoride and are still undergoing long term studies, but are showing a lot of promise. They are normally more expensive than fluoride, but there is lots of evidence supporting their effectiveness.

I've rounded up a whole list of non-mint toothpastes below, and you can see which ones don't contain fluoride below. Some popular options include:

• Jack n Jill toothpastes (view on Nourished Life) - which contain xylitol, potentially an alternative remineralising ingredient.
• GC Tooth Mousse (view on Amazon) - has an alternative remineralising ingredient, is great for sensitivity, and has a wide range of flavours.

Full list of truly mint-free toothpastes

In case the toothpastes in the lists above don't fit your needs, I've included some more options below.

I reached out to the manufacturers of the toothpastes below to confirm that they do not have mint oils or aromas.

However, if it's critical for you to avoid mint, I advise you still check the packaging & consult with the manufacturer.

As a dentist I do recommend choosing a toothpaste with fluoride in it, but have included some non-fluoride options below.

The recommendations in the table below cover various countries. As such, some may be harder than others to source depending on your location.

Please note: In October 2023 we removed Green Beaver Zesty Orange from the table below because it does contain mint.