This page contains a list of what we understand to be non-mint toothpastes.
We are aware that some toothpaste is labelled as ‘non-mint’, but does still contain mint alongside the main flavor that is listed. In this situation, mint is not always listed in the ingredients.
Should you have any allergies to mint, we advise contacting the toothpaste manufacturer to clarify before using.
In our list of recommended options, we have included truly non-mint toothpastes that do not contain traces of mint (apart from the Colgate Kids Bubble Fruit option).
We have then included a further list of toothpastes that we have confirmed with manufacturers to be truly non-mint, and a separate list of pastes that contain traces of mint.
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Best non-mint toothpaste — our recommendations
These are by no means the only good toothpastes that come without mint flavoring — 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.
Oranurse Unflavored toothpaste
Best unflavored non-mint toothpaste
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Truly mint free |
May be difficult to get hold of |
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SLS free – also non foaming. |
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Vegan. |
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Two different fluoride levels available. |
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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 unflavored 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 flavor at all.
This toothpaste has also been approved as Autism friendly.
Where to buy
- Ebay — buy in bulk to get a cheaper deal
Price comparison
- 50ml tube (roughly 90-100g)
- Approx. $4-5 / tube
- $
Kingfisher Fennel Toothpaste (With Fluoride)
Best flavored non-mint toothpaste (option 1)
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Truly non-mint |
Strong flavor may not be to everyone’s liking |
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Might not be available in stores |
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Vegan |
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Cruelty free |
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Contains fluoride |
Kingfisher make a number of non mint toothpastes, but this fennel flavored one is the only one containing fluoride.
When I tried this toothpaste is is a savoury spicy flavor, similar to licorice. This strong flavor won't be to everyone's taste, and it leaves an aftertaste too. It is a toothpaste that adults may like, but children are unlikely to enjoy it.
Kingfisher is a British brand, making natural toothpastes in the UK. It is stocked globally in most health food shops and natural health clinics, as well as being available online. The brand has been awarded Ethical Consumer Best Buy Awards, although it does contain palm oil.
Whilst this paste currently comes in a non-recyclable tube, Kingfisher is in the process of swapping to new HDPE recyclable tubes from June 2022. Older stock may still come in non-recyclable tubes though, so check the packaging
Hello Unicorn Sparkle Kids Fluoride Toothpaste
Best flavored toothpaste (option 2)
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Truly mint free |
Non-recyclable tube |
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Contains fluoride 1450ppm |
Hello toothpastes come in a variety of flavors. This bubblegum flavor 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 flavor, 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.
Pros
- Truly mint free
- Contains fluoride 1450ppm
- American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance
Cons
- Non-recyclable tube
Tom’s of Maine Whole Care Natural Toothpaste — Cinnamon
Best flavored toothpaste (option 3)
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Truly mint free |
Contains alcohol, which can be drying in the mouth. |
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Contains fluoride 1000ppm |
Tom's of Maine are Certified B Corporation, indicating their commitment to being an ethical and sustainable company.
Their Whole Care toothpaste comes in a number of flavors, but the only truly non-mint option is this Cinnamon Clove flavor.
The flavor is definitely mint free and has the strong savoury taste of cinnamon.
Tom's of Maine switched to recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes some time ago, so it should be fully recyclable too (just check the packaging as there is still some older stock around).
GC Tooth Mousse
Best remineralising non-mint toothpaste
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Remineralisation without fluoride |
Expensive |
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Non mint flavors |
Only available in certain places online |
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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 flavor. The flavor 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 flavor 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.
Squigle Tooth Builder
Best fluoride-free remineralising non-mint toothpaste
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Truly mint free toothpaste |
No fluoride |
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Remineralisation from Xylitol |
Can only be bought online |
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Flavor free |
Contains animal derived products |
Squigle toothpastes are made in the USA, using ingredients sourced in the USA. This particular toothpaste is flavor free (with a hint of sweetness from the xylitol it contains).
This toothpaste is fluoride free (a fluoride containing version is available, but contains mint), but instead uses a very high concentration of xylitol to help teeth to reharden.
With a minimal ingredient list, this toothpaste is a good option for those suffering from mouth irritation and looking for a fluoride free toothpaste.
GC MI Paste Plus
Best non-mint toothpaste for sensitive teeth
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Remineralisation without fluoride |
Expensive |
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Non mint flavors |
Only available online |
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Helps manage sensitivity |
This is another product for the general public which is made by the dental brand GC.
GC MI Paste Plus helps to manage sensitivity using its specialist ingredient, Recaldent. It also contains fluoride to help with remineralisation.
Although the fluoride is a lower concentration than is normally recommended, it is less of a concern due to the CCP-ACP also having a protective effect.
If you are particularly concerned about the fluoride content, you could use this in addition to regular fluoride containing toothpaste.
There are a number of different flavor 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.
Colgate Mild Bubble Fruit Kids Toothpaste (contains mint oils)
Best non-mint toothpaste available in stores
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Non mint flavour |
Contains mint oils |
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Contains fluoride 1450ppm |
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Available in stores |
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 bubble fruit 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 store instead of online shopping.
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.
Find out about new non-mint toothpastes
We’re constantly on the look out for new toothpastes to try and add to our lists.
If we find one that we think is worth sharing, we’ll send you an email alert to let you know.
You can expect to hear from us a few times a year — it’s not everyday a new non-mint toothpaste comes to market!
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Why go for a non-mint toothpaste?
There are a number of reasons that make non mint flavored 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 flavored toothpastes may still contain mint, even though it isn't listed on the packaging.
So while a toothpaste could have a non-mint flavor, 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 flavors 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 flavored 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 flavored 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.
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:
- 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.
- 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:
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 December 2023 we removed Archie Lemonade Storm and in October 2023 we removed Green Beaver Zesty Orange from the table below because they do contain mint.
| Brand | Description | flavors | Fluoride / Remineralisation | Contains mint oils or Aromas? |
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| Archie Toothpaste | Refillable toothpaste with fluoride | Watermelon Crush, Yummy Strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | No |
| Refillable toothpaste fluoride free | Blue Cola | Nil | No | |
| Refillable toothpaste with HAP | Yummy Strawberry, Watermelon Crush | HAP | No | |
| Auromere | Ayurvedic Toothpaste | Mint Free, Foam-Free Cardamom-Fennel | Nil | No |
| Carifree | Gel 1100 .24% | Citrus, Grape | HAP + Fluoride 1100ppm | No |
| Fluoride Free Gel | Grape | HAP | No | |
| Cleure Toothpaste | Unflavored, Cinnamon | Nil | No | |
| Crest | Kids | Bubblegum | Fluoride | No |
| Kids Sparkle Fun | Bubblegum | Fluoride | No | |
| Mickey Mouse | Bubblegum | Fluoride | No | |
| Eco Living | Toothpaste tablets with fluoride | Orange, Raspberry | Fluoride 1450ppm | No |
| Toothpaste tablets without fluoride | Orange, Raspberry | nil | No | |
| GC Tooth Mousse | Tooth Mousse | Melon, Vanilla, Strawberry and Tutti-Frutti | CPP-ACP | No |
| MI Paste Plus | Melon, Vanilla, Strawberry and Tutti-Frutti | Fluoride 900ppm + CPP-ACP | No | |
| Grants of Australia | flavor Free Toothpaste | Unflavored | nil | No |
| Green Beaver | Natural Toothpaste | Green Apple, Star Anise, Cinnamon | nil | No |
| Green People Organic | Children's Toothpaste with Fluoride | Mandarin and Aloe Vera | Fluoride 1000ppm | No |
| Children's Toothpaste Fluoride Free | Mandarin and Aloe Vera | nil | No | |
| Toothpaste | Fennel and Propolis, Citrus and Aloe Vera | nil | No | |
| Hello | unicorn sparkle fluoride toothpaste | bubble gum | Fluoride 14500ppm | No |
| dragon dazzle fluoride toothpaste for kids | blue raspberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | No | |
| kids fluoride toothpaste | wild strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | No | |
| Himalaya | Ayurvedic Dental Cream | Clove | nil | No |
| Jack n Jill | Natural Toothpaste | Banana, Berries & Cream, Blackcurrant, Bubblegum, flavor free, Raspberry | Xylitol 40% | No |
| Jason | Kids Only Toothpaste Fluoride Free | Strawberry | No | No |
| Kingfisher | Fluoride Free | Fennel, Aloe Vera Tea Tree & Fennel, Strawberry | No | No |
| With Fluoride | Fennel | Fluoride 1450ppm | No | |
| Kiss My Face | Kids Berry Smart Gel With Fluoride | Berry | Fluoride 1000ppm | No |
| Kids Berry Smart Gel Fluoride Free | Berry | nil | No | |
| Nelson naturals | Original Zero Waste Toothpaste | Fennel | nil | No |
| Crush & Brush Toothpaste Tablets | Tangerine Dream, Root Beer Float, Grape | nil | No | |
| OHS Laboratories | Plain Toothpaste | Unflavored | Fluoride 1000ppm | No |
| Sensitive Toothpaste | Unflavored | Fluoride | No | |
| Whitening Peroxide Toothpaste | Unflavored | Fluoride | No | |
| Whitening Toothpaste | Unflavored | Fluoride | No | |
| Orajel | Character Anticavity Toothpaste | Fruity Bubble, Berry Bop, Berry Blast | Fluoride 1100ppm | No |
| Character Fluoride Free Training Toothpaste | Berry Fruity, Watermelon | nil | No | |
| Oranurse | Unflavored toothpaste | Unflavored | Fluoride 1000ppm or 1450ppm | No |
| Redmond | Redmond Earthpaste with Silver | Lemon Twist, Cinnamon | nil | No |
| Earthpowder | Splashin' Citrus, Black Licorice | nil | No | |
| Sanderson OHP toothpaste | OHP Free | Unflavored | Fluoride 1450ppm | No |
| Splat | Baby flavored Toothpaste (available soon) | Apple and banana | HAP | No |
| Toothpaste for Kids 2-6 | Fruit Ice Cream/Strawberry Cherry | HAP | No | |
| Spotlight Oral Care | Toothpaste for Children | Strawberry | Fluoride 1450 | No |
| Squiggle | Tooth builder toothpaste | Unflavored | Xylitol 36% | No |
| The Dirt | Trace Mineral Tooth Brushing Powder | sweet spice | Nil | No |
| Coconut Oil Toothpaste | Sweet Cinnamon | Nil | No | |
| Tom’s of Maine | Fluoride Free Antiplaque and Whiteningtoothpaste | Fennel | Nil | No |
| Fluoride free Propolis and Myrrh toothpastes | Fennel | Nil | No | |
| Whole Care Toothpaste | Cinnamon Clove | Fluoride 1000ppm | No | |
| Children’s fluoride toothpaste | Silly strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | No | |
| Children’s Toothpaste Fluoride Free | Silly strawberry | Nil | No | |
| Help Save The Animal's Children's Toothpaste | Grape, Blueberry, Watermelon | Fluoride 1000ppm | No | |
| Fluoride Free Toddler Training toothpaste | mild fruit | Nil | No | |
| Uncle Harry's Natural Products | Uncle Harry’s Tooth Suds | Cinnamon, Tea Tree, Unflavored | Nil | No |
| Unscented Tooth Powder *No Essential Oils* | Unflavored | Nil | No | |
| Unscented Remineralization Powder | Unflavored | Nil | No | |
| Waleda | Calendula Toothpaste | Fennel | Nil | No |
| Xlear | Spry Fluoride-Free Toothpaste | Cinnamon | Xylitol | No |
| Spry Fluoride-Free Kids Toothpaste | Bubblegum | Xylitol | No | |
| Spry Kid’s Anti-Cavity Toothpaste | Bubblegum | Xylitol + Fluoride 1100ppm | No | |
| Spry Original Kid’s Xylitol Tooth Gel | Unflavored | Xylitol | No |
List of flavoured toothpastes that contain mint trace
The following is a list of toothpastes that are not mint flavoured, but do still contain mint trace in the form of oils or aromas.
For any paste that contains a question mark in the 'Mint oils or aromas' column, we are awaiting manufacturer feedback for confirmation.
As with the list above, the recommendations in the table below cover various countries. Availability may vary depending on your location.
| Brand | Description | Flavour | Fluoride / Remineralisation | Mint Oils or Aromas |
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| Archie Toothpaste | Refillable | Lemonade Storm | Fluoride 1000ppm | Yes |
| ACT | Kids Toothpaste | Bubblegum Blowout, Wald Watermelon, Groovy Grape | Fluoride 1100ppm | ? |
| Aquafresh Children’s Toothpaste | Kids Toothpaste | Splash Strawberry & Mint | Fluoride 1450ppm | Yes |
| Naturals Herbal Fresh Toothpaste | Herbal | Fluoride 1450ppm | Yes | |
| Auromere | Ayurvedic Toothpaste | Cinnamon, Liquorice | Nil | Yes |
| Ben & Anna Toothpaste with Fluoride | Toothpaste in a jar | Orange, Strawberry | Fluoride 1450ppm | Yes |
| Biomin Toothpaste | BioMin® F for Kids Toothpaste | Melon, Strawberry | Fluoride 600ppm, Fluoro CalciumPhosphoSilicate | ? |
| Bite Bits | Toothpaste Bits | Berry Twist | HAP | Yes |
| Brushbaby | Fluoride-Free Toothpaste | Strawberry | nil | ? |
| Kids Toothpaste | Tutti-Frutti Flamingo, Strawberry, Blueberry | Fluoride 1350ppm | ? | |
| Burt's Bees | Kids Fruit Fusion Toothpaste Fluoride-Free | Fruit | Nil | Yes |
| Kids Fruit Fusion Toothpaste With Fluoride | Fruit | Fluoride 1100ppm | Yes | |
| Close Up | Everfresh Toothpaste Red Hot | Cinnamon | ||
| Colgate | Kids Toothpaste 3-5 years | Strawberry | Fluoride 1450ppm | Yes |
| Kids Baby Toothpaste 0-2 years | Mild Fruit | Fluoride 1000ppm | ? | |
| Kids Toothpaste with Fluoride | Ryan's World/Trolls Bubble Fruit | Fluoride 1100ppm | Yes | |
| Kids 2 In 1 | Strawberry Smash, Watermelon Burst | Fluoride 1100ppm | Yes | |
| Fluoride Toothpaste For Kids - Minions | Mild bubble fruit | Fluoride 1100ppm | Yes | |
| My First Colgate® Infant & Toddler Toothpaste | Mild Fruit | nil | ? | |
| Zero For Kids 3-24 Months | Mild Fruit | nil | ? | |
| Nature’s Extracts Ultimate | Fresh Lemon Extract and Aloe Vera | Fluoride 1100ppm | ? | |
| Crest | Complete Whitening Plus Cinnamon Expressions Toothpaste | Cinnamon | Fluoride | Yes |
| Curaprox | Children's toothpaste | Watermelon | Fluoride 1350ppm | ? |
| Children's toothpaste | Strawberry | Fluoride 950ppm | ? | |
| Dr Bronner's | All-in-One Toothpaste | Cinnamon, Anise | nil | Yes |
| Dr Sheffield’s | Natural toothpastes | Chocolate, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Banana | Nil | ? |
| Dr Organic | Aloe Vera Toothpaste | Aloe Vera Toothpaste | Nil | Y |
| Virgin Coconut Oil Toothpaste | Virgin Coconut Oil Toothpaste | nil | Y | |
| Pomegranate Toothpaste | Pomegranate Toothpaste | nil | Y | |
| Tea Tree Toothpaste | Tea Tree Toothpaste | nil | Y | |
| Ecodenta | Gum protection toothpaste with tea tree oil | Grapefruit | nil | Yes |
| Sparkling bubbles toothpaste | ? | Fluoride 1448ppm | ? | |
| Black orange whitening toothpaste | Orange | nil | Yes | |
| Colour suprise cavity fighting toothpaste for kids | Melon | Fluoride 1448ppm | ? | |
| Flavoured toothpaste for kids | Wild Strawberry | HAP | ? | |
| Flavoured toothpaste for kids | Raspberry | Fluoride 498ppm | ? | |
| Kids Toothpaste Fluoride Free | Bubblegum | HAP | ? | |
| Georganics | Organic Fluoride Toothpaste | Orange | Fluoride 1350ppm | ? |
| Organic Mineral Toothpaste | Orange, Tea Tree | nil | ? | |
| Natural Whitening Toothpowder | Orange, Tea Tree | nil | ? | |
| Natural Mineral Toothtablets | Eucalyptus, Orange, Tea Tree | nil | ? | |
| Grants of Australia | Kids Natural Toothpaste | Blueberry Burst | nil | Y |
| Kids Natural Toothpaste | Strawberry Surprise | Fluoride 500ppm | Y | |
| Natural Toothpaste | Cinnamon | nil | Y | |
| Green Beaver | Naturapeutic Fluoride-Free Toothpaste for Kids | Strawberry | Xylitol 20% | Yes |
| Natural Toothpaste | Zesty Orange | nil | Yes | |
| Gum Toothpaste | KIDS Toothpaste 3-6 | Strawberry | Fluoride 500ppm | ? |
| JUNIOR Toothpaste | Tutti Frutti | Fluoride 1450ppm | ? | |
| Himalaya | Kids Toothpaste | Bubble Gum, Orange | nil | ? |
| Hydrophil | Sweet Herbs Toothpaste | Herbal | nil | Yes |
| Toothpaste Tablets | Sage | Fluoride 1450ppm | Yes | |
| Jason | Healthy Mouth® Anti-Cavity & Tartar Control | Tea Tree & Cinnamon | Fluoride 1000ppm | Yes |
| Healthy Mouth® Tartar Control Toothpaste | Tea Tree & Cinnamon | No | Yes | |
| Lavera | Kids Toothpaste | Mild Fruit | Nil | ? |
| Lamazuna | Toothpaste tabs | Ginger powder & lemon essential oil | nil | ? |
| Solid Toothpastes - seem to have been discontinued | ||||
| Lush Cosmetics | Toothpaste Tabs | Sparkle (Lemon & pepper), Boom (Aniseed & cola) | No | ? |
| Soother Toothpaste Jelly | Clove | No | ? | |
| Punch & Judy | Baby toothpaste | Strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | ? |
| Kid's toothpste | Bubblegum, Strawberry | Fluoride 1400ppm | ? | |
| Natural Kid's toothpaste | Strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | ? | |
| Quip | Toothpaste | Watermelon | Fluoride 1100ppm | ? |
| Radius | USDA Organic Gel Toothpaste | Clove Cardamom, Dragon Fruit, Cocnut Banana | nil | ? |
| USDA Organic Children’s Toothpaste | Dragon Fruit | nil | ? | |
| Tom's of Maine | Children’s fluoride toothpaste | Silly strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | Yes |
| Toothpaste ROCS | Baby Toothpaste | Apple, Lime-Blossom, Chamomile | Xylitol 10% | ? |
| Kids 3-7 | Fruity cone, Barberry, Sweet Princess, | Xylitol 12% | ? | |
| Kids 4-7 | Summer Swirls, Bubblegum | Fluoride 500ppm + Xylitol 10% | ? | |
| Kids Pro | Wild Berries | Xylitol 10% + HAP | ? | |
| Junior 6-12 | Chocolate and Caramel, Berry Mix, Fruity Rainbow, Coconut and Vanilla | Xylitol 12% | ? | |
| Teens 8-18 | Cola and Lemon, Sweet Rush | Xylitol 10% + Fluoride 900ppm | ? | |
| Medical Minerals | Berry, Fruit | Xylitol 12% | ? | |
| Splat | Junior Toothpaste for Children 6-11 | Berry Cocktail/Bubblegum | HAP | Yes |
| The Humble Co | Toothpaste in a jar | Strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | Yes |
| Kids Toothpaste | Strawberry | Fluoride 1000ppm | Yes |
A couple of comments on some of the mint free suggestions. For the Auromere mint-free, it contains thymol. Thymol is derived from thyme, which comes from the mint family. Also, someone in the comments suggested some of the Boka mint-free toothpastes. Just beware that these contain menthol, which is derived from mint. I am grateful for this article, as I am trying to avoid mint. However, I would love to find some options that are not only mint-free, but that are also SLS free and that contain either fluoride or nano-hydroxyapatite. I have done a lot of research and am struggling to find something. The Hello Kids Strawberry and Wellnesse Children's Strawberry are the only ones I can find. I am an adult and am not sure why I can only find childrens toothpastes that fit my criteria, though I know these are suitable for adults too.
Thanks for the comment Dave. It really isn't simple to go mint free is it?! We are always considering looking at creating more specific lists such as those that are mint free and SLS free and welcome your feedback and suggestions.
This information is incredibly helpful thank you so much for putting this all together.
I was wondering if there were any good mintless, fluoride-containing remineralizing toothpastes? As someone on the autism spectrum, my inability to tolerate mint has impacted my dental hygiene over time, and I'm looking for something reparative.The only non-mint enamel repair toothpastes I've been able to find are fluoride-free. And since there aren't any full-strength enamel repair "kids" toothpastes out there, it's been impossible to find anything that works for me.
Without doing quite a bit of research (which you probably already have) I can't think of a paste which has/does what you need at this time.
That's unfortunate, but thank you for looking.
Hi! I’m wondering why there’s a discrepancy between the ppm and percentage of fluoride in Hello kids toothpaste flavors and if there’s an explanation for it. On Amazon and Walmart the unicorn, grape, and strawberry tubes all say .24% sodium fluoride on the back- but your list says the bubblegum has a higher ppm than the strawberry. I really wanna use the highest fluoride I can without breaking the bank, but I’m wondering if I need to get the unicorn flavor instead of the strawberry (preferred flavor) to do this.
Hi Melody, There is a discrepancy in the conversion between ppm and %. I am in the process of contacting the company to clarify this and will get back to you when I have a full explanation. Gemma
Hi Melody. We try to ensure our data is as accurate as possible, but it is possible that there are errors/discrepancies. A quick check myself suggests they are the same and we have an error. I will pass this to Dr Wheeler to double check and update accordingly.
Thank you for this list. I have recently gotten oral Lichenoid mucositis and need to avoid mint (and cinnamon). Not too long ago, a dentist gave me some Crest Gum Detoxify toothpaste, and Crest Gum and Sensitivity toothpaste. Do you know if either of these have mint flavour and/or oil in them? What about Crest for Kids Strawberry Rush and Bubblegum Rush? I couldn’t find them on your lists. Thanks you for your help!
Hi Pamela. These are pastes we haven't yet checked with the manufacturer about. There are hundreds of different pastes unfortunately so it is quite a lot of work to contact etc and determine what ingredients all these have.~ I would suggest emailing Crest directly and asking them to confirm in writing to you so that you have confirmation.
Thanks! I will contact Crest for sure.
OMG! Thank you SO much!! I have always hated the taste of mint and have a chemical allergy to cinnamon oil. I have to be very careful what I use on my teeth and this article is AMAZING!!
I cannot use toothpaste with mint. Could I use the Crest Kid toothpaste as an adult and still get the cavity protection and other that I need? I like the original adult toothpaste, but the mint flavoring burns too much.
Hi Shirley, Yes you can use it. We will be updating this post in the coming weeks with some more options.
Thank you so much for this article. Although I didn't have much sense of smell or taste to begin with, my smell and taste of mint changed after having COVID. The mint, which I previously enjoyed, now tastes awful. Imagine bushing your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes with something that tastes like garbage! After reading your article, was able to locate the cinnamon Crest toothpaste which is much better. This information was much apprectiated.
There is plenty of proof that fluoride is toxic. The fact that you push it so much in your article eliminates any credibility you'd hope to have.
Sure, if you swallow a barrel full of flouride solution that would be toxic. If you ate an entire bushel of apples you would have a toxic reaction, too. Millions of people use flouride toothpaste daily and none of them are dying because of it. Your hysteria is misplaced.
Thanks for putting this together. I don't like mint toothpaste and really struggle with finding options (in the US). Internationally I have found some fruit options from Colgate and some Eucalyptus options. My old standby was Tom's Complete which had an Orange Mango. They discontinued the adult version, but still offer it in kids. There's several non mint with fluoride options from Tom's. I haven't tried the Hello options you listed above - will do so. I recently found Crest Pure All Around Clean Fluoride Toothpaste. It was also SLS free. I found the mint flavor acceptable, so of course it's been discontinued. I find it odd that mint and fluoride are so closely linked and fluoride-free toothpastes get all the non-mint options.
I didn'tnotice any on your list, so I was wondering if you have found any "sensitive" toothpastes that don't contain mint. I have been lookingfor one, with no luck. I find that my sensitive teeth are aggravated by mint. I feel like I can't be the only one.
Hi Terri. We do recommend a Toms of Maine option, which has natural flavor.
What alternatives to mint are there for people with dentures?
James. I am not sure what you are asking. This article lists non-mint toothpastes. So you can use these same pastes on your gums if you have dentures you are taking out. Are you looking for a non-mint toothpaste to actually clean the denture itself?
Sorry about the ambiguity. I meant for cleaning the dentures themselves.
It is not normally recommended to clean a denture with toothpaste. If you really want to, you need to use a toothpaste that has a low abrasivity so as not to damage the denture.
I am looking for a toothpaste that is SLS free and does not contain mint, cinnamon or tea tree. Prefer one with fluoride. Any ideas?
I believe the Hello Kids toothpaste is SLS free
Gillian. Ok, so this is quite a requirement list and one I think might be hard to find. If you would consider using toothpaste with nano-hydroxyapatite rather than fluoride you have Boks Ginger and Boka Lemon Lavender toothpastes. You have Bite Berry Twist toothpaste tablets. I am sure there are options with fluoride, but it would require much more research to find alternative options.
Thank you! I did just become aware of nano-hydroxyapatite and I am willing to try it. I have oral lichen planus, an auto immune disease and my mouth is extremely reactive to the items I’m trying to avoid. I will try one of the items you suggested. I truly appreciate your assistance.