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 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

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.

Pros

• Truly mint free
• SLS free – also non foaming.
• Vegan.
• Two different fluoride levels available.
• Suitable for a wide range of medical conditions.

Cons

• May be difficult to get hold of

Where to buy

• Amazon — 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)

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 after taste 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

Pros

• Truly non-mint
• Approved by Oral Health Foundation
• Vegan
• Cruelty free
• Contains fluoride

Cons

• Strong flavor may not be to everyone’s liking
• Might not be available in supermarkets

Where to buy

• Ebay — buy in bulk to get a good deal
• Amazon

Price Comparison

• 3.4 oz
• Approx. $4-5 per tube
• $

Hello Unicorn Sparkle Kids Fluoride Toothpaste

Best flavored toothpaste (option 2)

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

Where to buy

• Amazon — buy in bulk to get the best deal
• Walmart

Price Comparison

• 4.2oz / 119g
• Approx. $5 per tube
• $

Tom’s of Maine Whole Care Natural Toothpaste — Cinnamon

Best flavored toothpaste (option 3)

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).

Pros

• Truly mint free
• Contains fluoride 1000ppm

Cons

• Contains alcohol, which can be drying in the mouth.

Where to buy

• Tom’s of Maine
• Amazon
• Walmart

Price Comparison

• 4.0 ounce/113g per tube
• $5-6 / tube
• $$

GC Tooth Mousse

Best remineralising non-mint toothpaste

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.

Pros

• Remineralisation without fluoride
• Non mint flavors
• Helps manage sensitivity

Cons

• Expensive
• Only available in certain places online
• Unsuitable if you have a milk allergy

Where to buy

• Amazon
• Ebay

Price comparison

• 35ml tube
• Approx. $17 – $20 / tube
• $$$

Squigle Tooth Builder

Best fluoride-free remineralising non-mint toothpaste

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.

Pros

• Truly mint free toothpaste
• Remineralisation from Xylitol
• flavor free

Cons

• No dentist recommended fluoride
• Can only be bought online
• Contains animal derived products

Where to buy

• Amazon
• Ebay

Price comparison

• 4.0 oz tube
• Approx. $12 – $13 / tube
• $$

GC MI Paste Plus

Best non-mint toothpaste for sensitive teeth

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.

Pros

• Remineralisation without fluoride
• Non mint flavors
• Helps manage sensitivity

Cons

• Expensive
• Only available in certain places online

Where to buy

• Ebay
• Walmart

Price comparison

• 35ml tube
• Approx. $23 – $25 / tube
• $$$

Buyer’s Guide

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.

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:

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:

• Kingfisher toothpastes – which have a variety of different flavors. They are available from:
  • Ebay — buy in bulk to get a good deal
  • Amazon
• GC Tooth Mousse – this has an alternative remineralising ingredient, is great for sensitivity, and has a wide range of flavors. It is available from:
  • Amazon
  • Ebay

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.